Strategic FP&A Analyst for Manufacturing & Operations

Vaco

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with operations leadership and drive budgeting, forecasting, and profitability initiatives. The role focuses on performance analysis across plants and functions, with accountability for KPI reporting and cost-saving opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in FP&A, strong Excel expertise, and experience with Power BI. The position offers exposure to capital investments and executive-level financial communications in a

Qualifications

5+ years of Financial Analysis/FP&A experience.
Manufacturing/operations/cost accounting exposure preferred.
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience a plus.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence business leaders.

Responsibilities

Partner with plant, logistics, procurement, and operations leaders to analyze performance and drive cost-saving initiatives.
Lead monthly forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Develop KPI dashboards and executive-level financial reporting.
Support profitability analysis, capital investments, and ROI modeling.
Partner with Accounting on month-end close and financial controls.
Drive process improvements through automation, Power BI, and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.