FP&A Manager, HAM

J.M. Huber Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation's FP&A Manager leads financial planning and performance analysis for the HAM business, acting as the primary liaison to Corporate FP&A and partnering with Commercial, Product Management, Operations, Procurement, and Accounting teams.

The role delivers actionable insights through financial modeling, market intelligence, pricing support, and KPI development, translating complex data into clear recommendations to drive profitable growth in a fast-paced, cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience or equivalent in analytical roles.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.
• Experience developing executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for HAM in coordination with Corporate FP&A.
• Consolidate forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics for executive decision-making.
• Develop management reporting packages, dashboards, variance analyses, and financial bridges.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Executive reporting

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

MBA preferred

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Oracle Analytics

Job description

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The FP&A Manager plays a critical role in driving financial planning, business performance analysis, and strategic decision support across the HAM business. This role serves as the primary liaison between HAM and Corporate FP&A, leading budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities while partnering closely with Commercial, Product Management, Operations, Procurement, and Accounting teams.

As a trusted business partner, the FP&A Manager delivers actionable insights through financial analysis, market intelligence, pricing support, and performance measurement. The role supports commercial and operational initiatives through robust forecasting, executive reporting, KPI development, and business analytics while translating complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations that drive profitable growth and informed decision-making. This position requires a highly analytical finance professional with strong business acumen, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HAM liaison to Corporate FP&A, coordinating annual operating budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes.
• Consolidate and analyze financial forecasts, budgets, and business performance metrics to support executive decision-making.
• Lead development of management reporting packages, dashboards, variance analyses, financial bridges, and executive presentations.
• Identify and communicate key drivers of financial performance, risks, opportunities, and emerging business trends.
• Analyze customer, supplier, competitive, and macroeconomic data to provide actionable market intelligence and strategic insights.
• Support pricing strategy development, implementation, and performance monitoring to enhance profitability and commercial effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance KPIs and scorecards to improve operational visibility and accountability.
• Perform freight and logistics cost analyses to identify optimization opportunities and support business performance initiatives.
• Administer and support Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) processes, reporting, and analytical requirements.
• Partner with Product Management on business cases, profitability analysis, new product initiatives, and portfolio optimization projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Product Management, Procurement, Accounting, and Corporate Finance teams to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Support development of performance measurement tools and analytics that enhance visibility into business results and operational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, reporting capabilities, business intelligence tools, and analytical rigor.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance leadership, commercial finance, consulting, audit, or similar analytical environments.
• Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and strategic financial analysis processes.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting frameworks.
• Strong financial modeling, business case development, and scenario analysis capabilities.
• Experience supporting pricing, profitability analysis, market intelligence, and strategic business initiatives preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Oracle Analytics, or similar reporting and business intelligence platforms preferred.
• Proven ability to translate large and complex datasets into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a dynamic business environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional designation preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required