Regional FP&A Analyst

Vesuvius North America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius North America is seeking an experienced Regional FP&A Analyst to lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and working capital management. The role requires strong business acumen, comfort with ambiguity, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.

The position focuses on month-end close, reporting, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of FP&A experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven experience with full P&L ownership and working capital management.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling skills.
• Solid understanding of inventory, accounts receivable, and cash flow dynamics.
• Experience supporting month-end close and executive-level financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• ERP experience with JDE and/or SAP preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate data into insights.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A activities including budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Perform detailed variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior year to drive actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage operating expense budgets.
• Support scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses for strategic decisions.
• Own month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Prepare executive-level review packages with clear insights and trends.
• Leverage Power BI and other tools to improve data visibility and processes.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations and Commercial teams on financial impacts.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Inventory management

Cash flow management

Excel

Power BI

ERP experience

Executive reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

JDE

SAP

Job description

Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.

Job Details

Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.

The Regional FP&A Analyst will lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and working capital management, while delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. This position requires strong business acumen, comfort operating with ambiguity, and the ability to independently manage complex financial processes, including month‑end close, freight and logistics, and cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.

Direct Reports:

None

P&L Ownership & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary owner of the Business Unit P&L, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, operating expenses, and operating income.
• Act as the lead finance partner to Business Unit leadership, providing proactive insights on performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive accountability for financial results through clear variance explanations and data‑driven recommendations.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long‑range strategic plans for the Business Unit.
• Perform detailed variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key business drivers and corrective actions.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to manage and optimize operating expense budgets.
• Support scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions.

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Serve as a key finance contact during the month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results.
• Review and reconcile inventory, AR, and other working capital accounts.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level monthly review packages in PowerPoint, clearly communicating financial performance, trends, and key insights to senior leadership.

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

• Leverage Power BI and other analytics tools to enhance reporting, automate processes, and improve data visibility.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and efficiency across FP&A and reporting activities.
• Improve forecast accuracy through better data, assumptions, and modeling techniques.

Operational & Logistics Support

• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to analyze the financial impact of freight, logistics, and inventory management.
• Monitor key manufacturing cost drivers and their impact on profitability and cash flow.

Working Capital & Cash Flow (TWC)

• Own and report on Working Capital (TWC), including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams to improve inventory turns, AR collections, and overall cash conversion.
• Analyze working capital drivers and develop insights to improve cash flow and balance sheet efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• 7–10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience with full P&L ownership and working capital management.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Solid understanding of inventory, accounts receivable, and cash flow dynamics.
• Experience supporting month‑end close and executive‑level financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar analytics tools strongly preferred.
• ERP experience required, with JDE and/or SAP strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and influence cross‑functional partners.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing finance team in a manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to work on strategic financial initiatives that impact the company's success.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.