Manager, FP&A - CAM

Carlisle Construction Materials; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is looking for an FP&A Manager to serve as a strategic finance partner to their Operations and Supply Chain teams. This role entails leading core FP&A processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making through tools like Power BI and SAP, and partnering with various business units to optimize financial performance. Candidates must possess a proven track record in financial planning and analysis, demonstrating strong operational finance knowledge and the ability to communicate complex data effectively. Hybrid working with office presence required in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience.
• Strong experience supporting Operations and/or Supply Chain Finance.
• Demonstrated ownership of FP&A processes (planning, forecasting, reporting).
• Minimum 3 years of SAP experience.
• Experience working within a publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning processes for Operations and Supply Chain.
• Provide visibility into budgets, spend, and performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Track performance against AOP targets.
• Lead development of Power BI dashboards for insights.

Skills

FP&A Expertise

Operations Finance Knowledge

Financial Modeling

Business Partnering

Data & BI Skills

ERP/SAP Proficiency

Process Improvement

Financial Storytelling

Change Agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

CPA, CMA, or CFA designation (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft CoPilot

AI tools for finance applications

Job description

Job Summary

The FP&A Manager will serve as a strategic finance partner to CAM’s Operations and Supply Chain organizations, driving financial planning, performance visibility, and decision support across a complex, multi-site, multi-brand environment.

Job Description

This role will lead core FP&A processes (AOP, forecasting, reporting), enhance data-driven decision making through Power BI, AI, and ERP integrations, and partner cross-functionally to improve financial performance, cost structure, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, systems expertise (SAP/BIAI), and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Duties and Responsibilities

FP&A Leadership & Financial Planning

• Lead financial planning processes for Operations and Supply Chain, including AOP, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning
• Provide clear visibility into budgets, spend, and performance to drive informed decision‑making
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into financial targets and actionable plans
• Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing, cost optimization, and growth initiatives

Performance Management & Business Partnership

• Track and report performance against AOP targets, holding leaders accountable to commitments
• Deliver actionable insights on key metrics, including:
• Revenue per employee
• Margin performance
• Working capital
• Cost to serve
• Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to identify and validate 2% of COGS annual cost savings
• Support plant and supply chain leaders with financial analysis to improve productivity and profitability

Reporting, Systems & Data Enablement

• Lead development and optimization of Power BI dashboards to enable real‑time, data‑driven insights
• Act as data steward for the organization and develop and grow internal AI tools to drive analytical insight and FP&A reporting efficiency
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, data integrity, and system capabilities
• Support ERP initiatives, including SAP implementations, ensuring accurate and scalable financial reporting
• Partner with IT and cross‑functional teams to align data, reporting, and system integration efforts

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline reporting and planning processes
• Support acquisition integrations by aligning financial data, systems, and reporting structures
• Serve as a key contributor to CAM’s finance transformation and BI journey
• Act as a steward of financial data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across functions

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high‑performing FP&A team (1 direct report)
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership
• Elevate team capabilities in financial analysis, systems, and storytelling

Governance & Alignment

• Ensure alignment with Carlisle corporate finance on reporting standards, controls, and governance
• Maintain strong financial discipline and compliance across all processes

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience
• Strong experience supporting Operations and/or Supply Chain Finance
• Demonstrated ownership of FP&A processes (planning, forecasting, reporting)
• Experience in a multi‑entity or multi‑business unit environment
• Minimum 3 years of SAP experience
• Experience working within a publicly traded company
• Proven track record of business partnering that drives measurable financial performance
• Experience with M&A integrations and financial alignment
• Experience building, growing and maintaining AI tools for finance applications
• Strong systems orientation, including BI/reporting tools

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI and Microsoft CoPilot (or similar AI tools)
• CPA, CMA, or CFA designation
• ERP implementation experience (SAP preferred)
• Prior experience in an FP&A leadership role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• FP&A Expertise – AOP, forecasting, variance analysis, and long‑range planning
• Operations Finance Knowledge – COGS, plant performance, inventory, and supply chain cost drivers
• Financial Modeling – Scenario analysis and decision‑support modeling
• Business Partnering – Influence and hold leaders accountable to financial targets
• Data & BI Skills – Power BI reporting and data visualization
• ERP/SAP Proficiency – Financial systems, reporting structures, and integrations
• Process Improvement – Streamlining reporting, planning, and data workflows
• Financial Storytelling – Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Change Agility – Operate effectively in a multi‑entity, evolving environment

What Success Looks Like

• Improved visibility and transparency into financial performance across operations
• Strong adoption of Power BI dashboards and data‑driven decision making
• Measurable cost savings and productivity improvements (2%+ COGS impact)
• Streamlined, standardized reporting across systems and sites
• Trusted and embedded partnership with Operations and Supply Chain leaders

Working Conditions

• Individual will operate primarily in an office setting during regular work hours M‑F from 7:30am-5:30pm with some exposure to plant or manufacturing floor.
• Travel required up to 20%
• Ability to connect to high‑speed internet to facilitate video calls, systems management, and other project related activities.