Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

KASCO LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in St. Louis is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) lead who will report directly to the CFO. Responsibilities include managing the budget process, providing strategic financial leadership, and conducting variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting and finance with a strong emphasis on cost accounting, as well as excellent communication skills. This role offers a chance to significantly influence financial outcomes within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in accounting/financial reporting.
• 3+ years of experience as finance P&L lead in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and forecast process.
• Support strategic leadership and key initiatives.
• Develop assessments and business analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Overview

This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be the FP&A lead. Your role will work closely with the leadership team in achieving financial and operational plan objectives, enhancing the controls environment, improving processes and reporting solutions, and supporting strategic business case development.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and forecast process, partnering with the leaders of each segment to manage the business
• Support strategic leadership, long-term business plan and key initiatives along with segment leaders to grow segment profits
• Develop assessments and business analysis to identify areas to improve business performance
• Assist and perform various cost accounting activities to ensure the ongoing accuracy of product cost information
• Perform variance analysis and identify improvement opportunities
• Lead review of monthly financial reporting for both internal management and corporate team
• Lead financial analysis of segment reporting including pricing, product mix, and production variance
• Lead monthly review on critical business metrics and collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and monitor both short-term and long-term action items
• Responsible for cost, margin, and pricing reviews within each segment
• Determine investment requirements for the business; make appropriate recommendations and financial return projections for capital investments and decisions
• Assist CFO with development and improvement of processes and capabilities across the Finance function

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 7+ years of relevant experience in accounting/financial reporting
• 3+ years of experience as finance P&L lead in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis
• Technical skills and experience in financial reporting for a publicly traded global company
• Ability to develop knowledge of and work directly in ERP systems to extract information and identify opportunities to leverage systems more effectively
• Strong GAAP and SOX knowledge/experience
• Organized, systematic, and demonstrate abilities to develop strategic plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated; able to work well with limited direction and under pressure
• Technical acumen, creative thinking, problem-solving, conceptual, and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced computer skills with MS software (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Collaborative team player