FP&A Sr. Manager (Manufacturing)

International Medical Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive benefits package

Company-sponsored health coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

International Medical Group in Charlotte, NC is searching for an FP&A Sr. Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for Manufacturing and Operations. The role requires strong analytical skills and 5+ years of FP&A experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will work closely with site leaders and support capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining dashboards for operational visibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee standard cost updates and cost modeling.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Cost accounting principles

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

Excel

BI/reporting tools

Job description

Solve Industrial Motion Group strives to be the trusted source for engineered bearings and power transmission solutions. Supported by a diverse range of products within Solve’s brand portfolio and our unmatched technical expertise, we have over 100,000 ready‑to‑ship components. At Solve we innovate with ambition, offering custom solutions in a wide range of applications. We obsess over our customers, leveraging our nationwide network for industry leading product availability, and best‑in‑class customer service. Our engaged team leads with integrity, and unites with purpose, driving toward innovation and continuous improvement every day.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the VP of FP&A, the FP&A Sr. Manager will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities that support the Manufacturing and Operations functions across the organization. The ideal candidate will lean into their strong communication and relationship‑building skills, partnering closely with Site Leaders, Operations leadership, Supply Chain, Accounting and Finance to provide visibility into performance, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities. The FP&A Sr. Manager will be comfortable juggling competing priorities; driving the monthly forecasting process, standard cost updates, manufacturing variance analysis, and operational KPI reporting. The ideal candidate will exercise their strong analytical skills to distill complex information into actionable insights, by supporting strategic initiatives, capital planning, productivity projects, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing network.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead financial planning and analysis for manufacturing operations, including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, long‑range planning, and scenario modeling
• Partner with Site Managers and Operations leadership to understand cost performance, productivity initiatives, operational KPIs, and plant P&L drivers
• Oversee standard cost updates, cost roll‑ups, and cost‑of‑goods‑sold modeling; ensure accuracy and consistency across the manufacturing network
• Conduct make‑vs‑buy financial analysis to support strategic sourcing decisions, including modeling cost implications, capacity considerations, and long‑term financial impact
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, PPV, scrap, absorption) and communicate root causes with actionable insights
• Support the monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, validating accruals, analyzing results, and preparing financial reporting schedules
• Create and maintain dashboards and tools to enhance operational visibility and drive data‑informed decision‑making
• Support capital planning, ROI modeling, and post‑completion reviews of major capital expenditures
• Contribute to integration efforts for newly acquired facilities, aligning cost structures, reporting, and forecasting processes, while driving continuous improvement within the FP&A function, focusing on process simplification, automation, and scalability

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of FP&A experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 3+ years of management experience
• Strong understanding of standard costing, cost accounting principles, and manufacturing financial processes
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial modeling
• Experience working with ERP systems and BI/reporting tools
• Experience having worked in manufacturing or operations‑driven FP&A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience supporting a manufacturing site (e.g. plant controller or similar role)
• Experience in start‑to‑finish budgeting processes
• Experience operating in multi‑site manufacturing network
• Familiarity with cost‑to‑serve, footprint optimization, or operational excellence initiatives

OUR EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION

• Market competitive benefits package, including company-sponsored health coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave and paid time off
• Work in a collaborative environment with passionate and innovative teammates

Solve is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.