FP&A Manager

Durex Industries; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Durex Industries is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis within our Cary, Illinois facility. The role requires 5–7 years of experience in FP&A, particularly in a manufacturing setting, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Key responsibilities include leading the annual budgeting process, delivering insightful financial reports, and enhancing decision-making processes through effective analysis. We promote a culture of accountability and are committed to inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, and key operational metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Develop and maintain financial models for cost optimization.
• Analyze variances across volume, price, mix, and labor efficiency.

Skills

Financial planning

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

TM1

Great Plains

Job description

The Role

The FP&A Manager will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities to support strategic decision‑making within a manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with operations, commercial sales, and executive leadership to drive performance, improve profitability, and enhance financial visibility across the business unit, while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, long‑range planning, and rolling forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support production planning, capital investments, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with clear, actionable insights.
• Analyze variances across volume, price, mix, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption, identifying key business drivers.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key manufacturing KPIs.
• Manage the consolidation and reporting of business unit financial results through the TM1 reporting system.
• Provide clear, concise, and insightful commentary to leadership on financial and operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency programs.
• Evaluate capital expenditures (Capex), including ROI, payback, and overall financial justification.
• Assess product‑level profitability, customer margins, and pricing strategies to drive margin improvement.
• Support inventory management strategies and working capital optimization initiatives.
• Design and develop dashboards and reporting tools to enhance financial visibility and decision‑making.
• Foster a strong environment of internal controls and operational excellence.
• Partner with Accounting to maintain robust controls over inventory, cost accounting, and financial reporting processes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical financial practices across the organization.
• Lead and execute ad‑hoc analyses and special projects to support business needs and strategic initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver accurate and reliable forecast/budget with clear explanations for variances.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports to support decision‑making at all levels of the business.
• Maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with policies, and support successful audit outcomes.
• Effectively partner with operations, sales, and leadership to influence strategic and operational decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior manufacturing experience with a strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, and key operational metrics.
• Experience with internal controls, audit processes, and compliance frameworks preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Highly self‑motivated, results‑driven, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems; experience with TM1 and Great Plains is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work location is onsite at our Cary facility. Must be able to participate in company‑paid visits to manufacturing and field locations, if needed.

At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.