Manufacturing FP&A Analyst — Forecasting & Insights

KESTREL Vision; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

HSA, FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Cleveland is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. The role involves preparing budgets, analyzing variances, and providing financial insights to operational teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of FP&A experience, ideally within manufacturing. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FP&A experience, preferably in manufacturing or operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and operating plans.
• Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts, focusing on operational drivers.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
• Track and analyze KPIs related to cost, efficiency, and profitability.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and other teams to provide financial guidance.
• Support business cases for capital investments and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and documentation of financial data and models.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills

Strong understanding of financial statements and cost drivers

Experience with BI and reporting tools (Power BI preferred)

Clear communicator with strong attention to detail and follow-through

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Job description

A manufacturing company located in Cleveland is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. The role involves preparing budgets, analyzing variances, and providing financial insights to operational teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of FP&A experience, ideally within manufacturing. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid time off.