Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

The Visual Pak Companies; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity exists for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at a leading company specializing in packaging solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and providing actionable financial insights to drive decisions. This mid-senior level role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years progressive FP&A experience.
• Experience in product packaging or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of annual budget and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages.
• Collaborate with commercial teams for revenue forecasting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics

CPA, MBA, or FP&A Certification

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The Visual Pak Companies provided pay range

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Base pay range

$111,516.00/yr - $166,734.00/yr

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Position Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Business and Department: Corporate Finance

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.

Position Purpose/Summary:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager drives comprehensive financial planning, reporting, and strategic analysis across the enterprise. This role is responsible for establishing and managing robust forecasting and budgeting processes, developing data-driven tools, and providing high-impact financial insights to guide strategic and operational decisions.

The FP&A Manager will proactively collaborate with commercial, operational, and executive leadership, offering forward-looking financial guidance, enabling performance measurement, and influencing resource allocation.

Direct Reports:

• None

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
• CPA, MBA, or FP&A Certification a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance roles.
• Experience within product packaging, manufacturing, or service-based industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced environments and to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of building sophisticated financial models and synthesizing large data sets into clear, actionable insights.
• Hands-on experience supporting executive and board-level financial communications.

Technology & Analytical Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, SQL, or similar data analytics platforms preferred.
• ERP system experience (Navision, Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, or similar) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial data to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally in a collaborative and consultative manner.

Physical Capabilities

Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling): Traditional desk station position, which is sitting for prolonged time periods.

Hearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receive work direction): Traditional office setting with normal range of noise; able to receive information that is audible, with or without accommodation.

Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details): Predominantly computer-based work whereby seeing a screen is necessary.

MISCELLANEOUS

Vehicle (own): n/a

Tools (own): n/a

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

• Lead the development and execution of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes in partnership with senior leadership.
• Own the preparation of monthly and year-to-date variance analyses comparing actual results against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Prepare and maintain the monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board of Directors, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, dashboards, and related commentary.
• Deliver meaningful, actionable insights through in-depth analysis of financial and operational performance metrics.
• Design and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning, profitability analysis, capital investments, customer performance evaluation, and commercial commitments.
• Collaborate closely with the commercial organization to enhance revenue forecasting accuracy and evaluate customer-level performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in forecasting and reporting processes, including the integration of automation and standardization practices.
• Support system and process upgrades for planning and reporting platforms; contribute to ERP and BI tool enhancements.
• Assist in coordination and preparation for external audits and internal financial reviews.
• Champion a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and transparency across the organization.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and lead special projects as requested by the CFO or executive leadership.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-going outcome that is measurable

• Timely Financial Reporting: On-time delivery of financial reporting packages and Board materials within the established close calendar.
• Data Accuracy & Reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation of key data sources (e.g., “Golden Ticket” data) to actual financial results, with documented audit trails.
• Planning Cadence Execution: Completion of budgeting and forecasting processes within defined timelines, with stakeholder alignment and process compliance.
• Insight Generation: Delivery of actionable recommendations tied to variance drivers, profitability, and investment trade-offs.
• Process Improvement: Successful implementation of at least one process or reporting enhancement per quarter to improve FP&A efficiency and effectiveness.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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