FP&A Specialist

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a finance professional to drive FP&A for manufacturing operations. You will support monthly forecasting, annual planning, and management reporting, partnering with cross‑functional leaders to identify risks and opportunities.

The role requires 5+ years in Finance with 3+ in FP&A, a strong accounting foundation, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. CPA/CMA preferred but not required; knowledge of SAP/HFM is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and/or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance with strong FP&A background.
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A within a manufacturing environment.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Strong accounting foundation including month-end journal entries and analysis.
• Proficient Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and HFM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasting and annual plan processes for factory income statement and balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with cross-functional managers to create monthly forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and weekly reporting and present it to management.
• Analyze factory performance; perform manufacturing projections and sensitivity analysis.
• Review and analyze productivity plans, forecasts, and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries with a focus on working with department leaders to ensure factory expenses are accurately reported.
• Support the fixed asset process by reconciling Capital in Progress and assisting with capitalization and retirement.
• Ensure GAAP & Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and prepare for internal & external audits.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and provide accounting support to plant leadership.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Month-end Close

Excel

PowerPoint

FP&A

Journal Entries

GAAP

Financial Modeling

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasting and annual plan processes for Factory Income Statement and Balance Sheet Accounts
• Partner with cross‑functional managers to create monthly forecasts and identify risks and opportunities
• Prepare monthly and weekly reporting and present it to management
• Analyze factory performance; perform manufacturing projections and sensitivity analysis
• Review and analyze productivity plans, forecasts, and reporting
• Prepare journal entries with a focus on working with department leaders to ensure factory expenses are accurately reported
• Support the fixed asset process by reconciling Capital in Progress, overseeing the capitalization and retirement of assets, and assisting with the capital forecast
• Ensure preparation of financial information is in accordance with GAAP & Sarbanes‑Oxley and prepare company for internal & external audits
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis and provide accounting support to plant leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and/or Business Administration
• 5+ years of experience in Finance
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required
• Experience in financial planning & analysis in a manufacturing environment
• Strong accounting foundation, including experience preparing month‑end journal entries, analyzing account activity, and applying accounting theory to evaluate and resolve complex transactions
• Strong MS Office skills with Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and delivering a quality work product on time
• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to manage multiple, conflicting priorities under tight deadlines
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements within the finance department to streamline the month‑end close and forecasting processes
• Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal controls procedures
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA
• No visa sponsoring available

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CMA