Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Worthington Steel; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee reporting, forecasting, budgeting and executive performance reporting. You will translate financial and operational results into actionable insights for senior leadership, driving efficiency and strategic decision-making.

You will lead cross-functional forecasting, annual budgeting and long-range planning, partnering with department heads to optimize costs and report on compensation metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Extensive experience in FP&A leadership roles.
• GAAP understanding and ability to translate numbers into insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive-level reporting and commentary connecting financial results to drivers.
• Support earnings prep and external reporting with financial analysis and context.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning and exec performance reporting.
• Assist in setting short- and long-term variable compensation targets and reporting.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes, leveraging AI tools.
• Support integration of acquisitions into the financial reporting environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and presentation

Prioritization and multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Tagetik

SAP

Hyperion

Excel

Job description

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for oversight of reporting (including report development), analysis and forecasting activities. This role evaluates business performance, identifies emerging risks and translates financial and operational results into actionable insights for senior leadership. The Manager leads key elements of forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range planning, and executive performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop executive-level reporting and commentary that connects financial results with relevant commercial and operational drivers
• Support earnings preparation and external reporting by providing financial analysis and business context
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and cross-functional projects, bringing structure and clarity to business issues
• Assist in the setting of short- and long-term variable compensation targets and provide reporting that measures/summarizes attainment of compensation related metrics
• Collaborate with support function department heads to develop budgets, manage operational expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Identify and implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and team capacity with the assistance of AI tools
• Support the integration of acquisitions into the existing financial reporting environment

Capabilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Track record of process improvement
• Create visualization tools that allow stakeholders to analyze and interpret large financial data sets
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships
• Interact confidently and lead business discussions with peers, business partners and senior leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited university
• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Intermediate understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Oracle, Tagetik, SAP, Hyperion or similar financial systems
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint