Manufacturing FP&A Lead: Budgets, Forecasts & Insights

HRT Solutions; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

HRT Solutions in Cary, IL is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis in a manufacturing environment. You will partner with operations, sales, and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, support strategic decisions, and drive profitability.

The role oversees reporting, budgeting, and KPI analytics, with strong emphasis on internal controls and actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-7 years FP&A experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong costing, inventory valuation, and operational metrics knowledge.
• Experience with internal controls, audits, and compliance frameworks preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and TM1 or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, long-range plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Build financial models for production planning, capex, and cost optimization.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting with insights and recommendations.
• Analyze variances in volume, pricing, mix, labor efficiency, and overhead.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to travel

Highly self-motivated & adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

TM1

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HRT Solutions in Cary, IL is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis in a manufacturing environment. You will partner with operations, sales, and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, support strategic decisions, and drive profitability.

The role oversees reporting, budgeting, and KPI analytics, with strong emphasis on internal controls and actionable insights.