FP&A Manager

AMETEK Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abaco Systems is a global leader in rugged embedded computing solutions for defense and industry. The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will act as the analytical engine of the Abaco Business Unit, delivering FP&A leadership, budgeting, forecasts and financial advisory to senior management.

You will lead a team, partner with Product Management, Operations and Engineering on NPI/CapEx, and drive Lean improvements. DoD exposure and cross-location collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• 5–7 years FP&A experience in manufacturing or high-tech.
• 1–3 years of formal management/leadership.
• Experience with SAP, HFM, or other ERP/FP&A tools.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A analyses and partner with Abaco’s senior leadership to improve performance.
• Drive annual budget process with structured engagement across the business.
• Develop and mentor the FP&A team; support financial and operational needs.
• Coordinate with Product Management, Operations and Engineering on NPI and CapEx (NPV/ROI).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

MS Excel

Job description

Abaco Systems is a global leader in modular, high performance, open architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for the most demanding applications in defense and industry. Our products and solutions are found in high-profile military/aerospace sea, land and air programs, plus commercial and industrial organizations in which rugged reliability is mission critical.

As the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will act as the analytical engine of the Abaco Business Unit, providing insight to support ‘optimal’ business decision making and providing financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing financial presentations, completing capital expenditure analysis, assessing new business opportunities and other projects requested by senior management. You will report to the Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Controller and have a strong background in partnering with business senior and functional leaders. You will provide comprehensive analysis of financial and operating results and will lead a team that develops and monitors forecasts and supports complete AMETEK’s Corporate financial reporting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilites:

• Provide FP&A leadership support directly to Abaco’s senior leadership team, partnering across functions to provide financial performance visibility
• Drive the annual budget process through defined processes and structured engagement across the business.
• Ensure accurate and timely development of comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Deliver operating performance analysis; develop and communicate recommendations to improve performance.
• Develop and mentor the FP&A team; work collaboratively across Finance to support the financial and operational needs of the Abaco business.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Operations and Engineering functions on New Product Introduction (NPI) and Capital Expenditures (CapEx) projects to understand Net Present Value (NPV) and Return on Investment (ROI), enabling informed business decisions and project prioritization.
• Support Divisional and Corporate objectives, as needed, through various reports, meetings and other deliverables.
• Lead the development, documentation and enforcement of pertinent Financial policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls
• Drive Lean process improvements within the Finance/Accounting function, supporting improved operations, reduced costs, and process efficiencies.
• Some periodic travel between the U.S. and the UK

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive FP&A experience within a manufacturing organization or high-technology business
• 1-3 years of formal management / leadership experience

Qualifications:

• Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; and solid organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization
• Must be a hands-on, detail-oriented individual with the ability to see the big picture
• Proven business partnership skills with the demonstrated ability to work in a matrix organizational environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner with accuracy.
• Ability to coordinate and work with business and financial leaders in multiple locations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and set goals and objectives to meet Business Unit goals; must have a proven ability to select talent, develop and mentor subordinates.
• Must be self-motivated and a hard worker to ensure the business is successful and meeting its monthly, quarterly and annual commitments.
• The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally. Experience with SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), or other similar ERP and financial planning tools
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel

Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.