Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

QUAD, a SolomonEdwards Company; Bradley (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Head of FP&A to oversee the finance function. This hands-on leadership role requires expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and process improvement within a manufacturing context. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a strong educational background, significantly contributing to strategic decision-making at the senior leadership level.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience.
• Manufacturing industry background required.
• Experience with private equity ownership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform 'what-if' analysis for business decision-making.
• Train and mentor a small finance team.

Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

MBA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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A Global Manufacturing Company is looking to hire a Head of FP&A to lead the finance function for the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role that will set and execute strategy one day and build reports and perform financial analysis the next. This is a high exposure role that will work closely with Senior Leadership, Private Equity Sponsors, Sales, and Operations to execute on the following:

• Build enhanced reporting and analysis for business performance, KPIs, and business drivers
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process
• Perform scenario and "what-if" analysis to guide business decision-making
• Prepare detailed reporting and analysis to senior leadership and private equity sponsor monthly
• Create financial models, detailed reports, and financial analysis to provide meaningful insights into business drivers and business results
• Identify ways to improve processes and create efficiencies across the finance function
• Utilize SAP and Power BI to streamline the data collection, reporting, and analysis processes
• Train, mentor, and lead a small finance team

The Head of FP&A must possess the following:

• BS in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience
• Manufacturing industry background required
• Experience working for a small to mid-market company required
• Prior experience dealing with private equity ownership strongly preferred
• SAP knowledge required
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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