FP&A Director - Manufacturing

Vida Group International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Boston is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. The role involves leading the budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to provide strategic insights to senior leadership. Candidates must have over 10 years of finance experience, preferably in manufacturing, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields. Strong leadership and advanced Excel skills are essential. This position offers a pivotal role in driving business performance through collaboration and analysis.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance or accounting with significant management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Provide data-driven insights to guide operational decisions.
• Drive efficiencies in financial modeling and reporting tools.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of analysts.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Strategic Thinking

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA or CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Modeling software

Job description

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manufacturing leads an organization's budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, providing strategic insights to senior leadership to drive business performance. They manage the annual operating plan (AOP), monthly rolling forecasts, and variance analysis, while mentoring a finance team and collaborating across departments to align financial goals with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes; develop long-range financial plans.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow; generate management reporting packages and dashboards (EBITDA, revenue, cost).
• Decision Support: Partner with C-suite and department leaders, providing data-driven insights to guide operational decisions.
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiencies in financial modeling and reporting tools.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of analysts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Generally 10+ years in finance or accounting, with significant management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, along with experience in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and modeling software.
• Competencies: Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.