Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

CAROLINA PRG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina PRG in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst – Manufacturing to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a major business unit. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to drive performance and strategic insight.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in FP&A within manufacturing, strong P&L and financial modeling skills, advanced Excel, and ERP/BI experience to support month‑end closes and executive presentations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience required.
• Strong P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Advanced Excel and overall financial modeling capabilities; ERP/BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting and analysis for a business unit, including revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, operating expenses, and operating income.
• Partner with leadership to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance improvements.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long‑term financial planning.
• Perform variance analysis against budget/forecast and communicate key drivers clearly.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Support month‑end close and ensure timely financial results.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and executive presentations translating complex data into business insights.
• Monitor working capital components such as inventory, AR, and AP.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Financial Modeling

Variance Analysis

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Title: Senior FP&A Analyst – Manufacturing

Location: Charlotte, NC

Position Overview

A growing global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Senior FP&A Analyst to serve as a key finance partner to business and operational leadership. This highly visible role will have responsibility for financial planning and analysis, P&L performance, forecasting, and management reporting for a significant business unit.

The ideal candidate combines strong FP&A experience with an understanding of manufacturing operations and enjoys partnering with leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting and analysis for a business unit, including revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, operating expenses, and operating income.
• Partner closely with business leadership to identify financial trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improved performance.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and longer-term financial planning.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year results and clearly communicate key drivers.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Support the month-end closing process and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial results.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and executive-level presentations that translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Monitor and analyze working capital, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Utilize reporting and analytics tools to enhance visibility, automate processes, and improve forecasting and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is required
• Strong experience with P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Solid understanding of working capital, inventory, and cash flow.
• Experience supporting month-end close and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence/reporting tools preferred.
• ERP experience required; experience with large enterprise systems is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing finance organization and take on a highly visible role with meaningful exposure to senior leadership. The position offers the ability to influence business decisions, partner closely with operations, and contribute to strategic initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment.