Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

Janicki Industries, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Janicki Industries, headquartered in Washington state, seeks a Senior Manager, Strategic Finance to lead FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning. This role involves partner collaboration across business units, developing robust financial models, and presenting insights to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in FP&A, a strong background in manufacturing, experience with SAP, and excellent analytical and communication skills to support strategic decisions and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Develop documentation and narratives for monthly/quarterly close, and annual budgeting.
• Financial Planning: Own areas within annual budget, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather operational insights for FP&A.
• Tool optimization and reporting enhancements for FP&A processes.
• Forecasting and model maintenance for financial plans and databases.
• Ensure rigorous analysis and accuracy in project-level projections.
• Generate detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with variance and KPI analysis.
• Develop executive-level presentations distilling financial models for strategic decisions.
• Communicate findings to executives and stakeholders.
• Support strategic projects with financial insights.
• Lead KPI development and ongoing refinement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Investment banking

Project management

Communication

Industry knowledge

Forecasting tools

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

Department Summary

Reporting to the VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Manager, Strategic Finance will support quantitative and qualitative analysis of key operational aspects of the company to track progress toward goals and inform financial planning. The ideal candidate possesses a mix of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills, as the role involves detailed financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and communication with multiple stakeholders. This role serves as a senior contributor to the company’s financial strategy, independently driving financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities and providing forward-looking insights that inform key business decisions. The position is headquartered onsite in Hamilton, WA. Employees residing in Washington or Oregon may work in a hybrid model and travel onsite as needed.

Position Description

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Independently develop comprehensive documentation and narratives for financial presentations, standard monthly and quarterly close reports, and annual budgeting documents, delivering strategic clarity and actionable insights for key stakeholders
• Financial Planning: Take ownership of assigned areas within the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with Janicki’s overall business objectives and proactively surfacing risks and opportunities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather operational insights and integrate them into financial planning, serving as a trusted analytical resource across business units
• Tool Optimization and Reporting Enhancements: Identify and drive continuous improvement in FP&A reporting and planning tools, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the organization and enhance decision-making capabilities
• Forecasting and Model Maintenance: Own the development and maintenance of financial forecast models, budget models, and databases, ensuring integrity and scalability across the planning cycle
• Ensure rigorous analysis and accuracy in financial projections on a project-by-project basis
• Comprehensive Financial Reporting: Generate detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on financial performance, including budget variance analysis, scenario analysis, stress testing, and KPI results
• Develop executive-level presentations that distill financial models into concise, data-driven narratives, enabling informed strategic decision-making
• Effectively communicate findings to executive leadership and other key stakeholders
• Strategic Project Support: Collaborate on high-impact projects
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support critical business decisions
• KPI Development and Reporting: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial and operational success
• Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Management

Qualifications

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• BA/BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related field required
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis required.
• Investment banking background strongly preferred.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing business preferred
• Previous experience with SAP preferred
• Strong analytical skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and problem-solving
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of the industry and strategic thinking
• Strong technical skills, accounting and finance knowledge, software proficiency, and forecasting tools
• Demonstrated project management skills which include time management, adaptability, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills across all areas of the organization
• High standard of integrity and ethics

Detailed Wage Information

Wage range for this role is between$90,000 - $130,000an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer. Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at . As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including pre-employment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety-sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a pre-employment drug test prior to starting employment.