FP&A Manager | Manufacturing / Hybrid

CFS; Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

CFS in Hopkins, MN is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and treasury for the U.S. and Mexico operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will partner with senior leadership and operations to drive performance and improve financial visibility.

The ideal candidate has strong modeling, budgeting, and manufacturing finance experience, with proven leadership and the ability to mentor one direct report in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, treasury, or related leadership.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling experience.
• Experience with cash flow forecasting and treasury; 13- and 26-week models valued.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex models.
• Understanding of manufacturing costs and cost accounting.
• Demonstrated leadership through people mgmt or project ownership.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and quarterly forecasts.
• Develop financial reporting to support CFO and leadership.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, and cash forecasting.
• Build and maintain integrated three-statement models and cash forecasts.
• Consolidate results across multiple facilities.
• Analyze facility- and customer-level P&Ls to improve profitability.
• Partner with facility leaders to develop budgets and improvements.
• Develop KPIs and enhance forecasting tools.
• Lead one direct report and collaborate with US and Mexico teams.
• Challenge processes to improve financial performance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Treasury

Cash flow forecasting

Excel

Leadership

Manufacturing costs

Operational finance

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

FP&A Manager | Manufacturing Finance | Up to $145K + 15% Bonus

Established, Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing Company

Hopkins, MN (Hybrid) – Local Candidates Only Please

Are you a finance professional who enjoys combining financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and business partnership to help drive operational and financial performance?

We're partnering with a well-established, private equity-backed manufacturing company seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and treasury activities across its U.S. and Mexico operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this highly visible role will work closely with senior leadership and operations to support business decisions, improve financial visibility, and identify opportunities to enhance performance.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced FP&A professional or a strong Senior Financial Analyst ready to take the next step into leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong financial modeling skills, budgeting and forecasting experience, and an understanding of manufacturing costs and operational finance.

Why This FP&A Manager Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct exposure to the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership team
• Broad role combining FP&A, treasury, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis
• Opportunity to influence business decisions and financial performance across multiple manufacturing locations
• Hands-on involvement in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and operational partnership
• Leadership responsibility, including mentoring one direct report
• International exposure supporting operations in Mexico
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and a hybrid work arrangement after onboarding

What You'll Do

• Lead the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting, and quarterly financial forecasts
• Develop financial reporting and analysis to support the CFO, executive team, and operational leaders
• Oversee treasury activities, cash management, and cash flow forecasting
• Build and maintain financial models, including integrated three-statement models and 13- and 26-week cash flow forecasts
• Consolidate financial results and analyze performance across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Prepare and analyze facility- and customer-level P&Ls, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability
• Partner with facility leaders to evaluate results, develop budgets, and support operational improvements
• Develop KPIs and enhance financial reporting, analytical tools, and forecasting processes
• Lead and mentor one direct report while collaborating with finance and operational teams across the U.S. and Mexico
• Challenge existing practices and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and business performance

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, treasury, or a related financial leadership role
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling experience\
• Experience with cash flow forecasting and treasury activities; familiarity with 13- and 26-week cash flow models is highly valued
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and maintain complex financial models
• Understanding of manufacturing costs, cost accounting, and operational financial performance
• Demonstrated leadership experience through people management, team leadership, or ownership of significant projects
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial insights effectively and partner with senior leaders and operations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and constructively challenging established practices
• Experience supporting multiple locations or international operations is beneficial
• Manufacturing or industrial experience and familiarity with Epicor ERP are preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 15%

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $145,000 base salary, with flexibility for the right candidate
• 15% target bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Direct visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful business impact

Location

Hopkins, MN (Hybrid)

The role will be onsite five days per week for the first two to three months to support onboarding and relationship-building. After that, the anticipated schedule is three to four days onsite per week, with the remaining time remote.

If you're looking for an FP&A leadership opportunity where you can combine financial modeling, treasury, and manufacturing finance while partnering directly with senior leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.