FP&A Manager

Mueller Water Products; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products seeks an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, partnering with senior leadership to inform strategy and resource allocation. You'll build financial models, drive performance insights, and optimize FP&A processes across ERP and BI tools.

The role requires strong accounting/finance foundations, executive storytelling, and collaboration with department heads to support growth initiatives and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, business unit finance, or manufacturing cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel (modeling, macros, complex formulas); Oracle EPM; Power BI.
• Strong executive presence and ability to present numbers to non-financial leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own and orchestrate the company-wide annual operating budget process.
• Maintain rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
• Develop multi-year strategic financial models for growth and trajectory.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages for executives, the Board, and investors.
• Perform variance analysis comparing actuals to budget/forecasts; highlight risks and opportunities.
• Analyze KPIs such as bookings, backlog, EBITDA, SG&A, headcount, and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with department heads to manage budgets and support growth initiatives.
• Manage FP&A software, ERP systems, and BI tools to streamline processes.

Skills

Executive presence

Storytelling

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CFA/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Oracle EPM

ERP systems

Job description

FP&A Manager

The FP&A Manager leads the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes. This role acts as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing actionable insights, financial models, and reports that drive corporate strategy and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Own and orchestrate the company‑wide annual operating budget process.
  • Maintain and update monthly or quarterly rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Develop multi‑year strategic financial models to assess the company’s long‑term growth trajectory.
• Reporting & Variance Analysis
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executives, the Board of Directors, and investors.
  • Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as bookings, sales, backlog, EBITDA, SG&A efficiency, headcount, and operational metrics.
  • Perform deep‑dive evaluations of price, volume, product mix, inflation, productivity, and manufacturing costs.
• Strategic Partnering & Decision Support
  • Work closely with department heads to manage their budgets and support growth initiatives.
  • Build complex financial models for business cases, CapEx, M&A opportunities, or pricing strategies.
  • Analyze ROI of strategic projects to optimize capital allocation.
  • Manage and optimize FP&A software, ERP systems, and BI tools, continuously streamlining processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field. MBA, CFA, CPA, or CMA highly preferred.
• Experience: 5–8 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, business unit finance, or manufacturing cost accounting; operational manufacturing finance experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (financial modeling, macros, complex formulas); experience with corporate performance management tools such as Oracle Enterprise Performance Management; BI tool proficiency (Power BI or similar).
• Soft Skills: Strong executive presence, excellent storytelling ability to present numbers to non‑financial leaders, sharp problem‑solving capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Vacation and 100% paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student debt repayment matching.
• Well‑being program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Company‑provided life insurance and supplemental group‑rate insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.