FP&A Manager, HAM

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for HAM. You will partner with Commercial, Product Management, Operations, Procurement, and Accounting to translate complex data into actionable insights for profitable growth.

This role requires strong financial modeling, advanced Excel, Power BI experience, and the ability to present to executives. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision support in a

Qualifications

• 7+ years FP&A experience with budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience building dashboards and KPIs for executive review.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HAM liaison to Corporate FP&A and coordinate annual budget, forecast and long-range planning.
• Consolidate and analyze forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics for executive decision-making.
• Lead development of management reporting packages, dashboards and variance analyses.
• Identify drivers of financial performance, risks and opportunities; provide strategic insights.
• Support pricing strategy and profitability analyses to improve commercial effectiveness.

Skills

Financial modeling

Executive presentations

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

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

MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Oracle Analytics

Excel

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.

Education

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