FPA Manager

LaBine and Associates; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LaBine and Associates in Champaign, Illinois, is looking for a finance professional to lead financial performance and decision-making within a growing manufacturing company backed by private equity. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with the CFO and leadership team, influencing profitability through effective budgeting, forecasting, and operational improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA and at least 5 years of FP&A experience in manufacturing, coupled with strong financial modeling skills and the ability to engage with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of FP&A experience in manufacturing.
• Strong financial modeling, costing, and profitability influence skills.
• Experience in a PE-backed environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Lead manufacturing financial analysis and margin improvement.
• Executive reporting and project estimation leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Costing experience

KPI development

Influencing skills

Education

CPA

Job description

This is a high-visibility opportunity with a growing PE-backed manufacturer where you'll partner directly with the CFO and leadership team to drive financial performance,

operational decision-making, and business growth. In addition to leading FP&A, you'll oversee project estimating, giving you direct influence on profitability, pricing, costing, and strategic planning.

What you'll own:

• Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Manufacturing financial analysis, costing, and margin improvement
• Executive, board, and lender reporting
• Project estimation leadership and continuous improvement
• KPI development and business performance insights

We're looking for:

• CPA required
• 5+ years of FP&A experience in manufacturing
• Strong financial modeling and costing experience
• Ability to influence operational and commercial leaders
• Experience in a PE-backed environment is a plus

Ideal for someone who wants broader business exposure, direct executive interaction, and an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing manufacturing company.