Strategic FP&A Manager – Manufacturing & Ops

ProAmpac; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to support financial performance across manufacturing locations in Cary, IL, Franklin Park, IL and Hanover Park, IL. This role partners with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and executive leadership to drive profitability and growth.

The FP&A Manager will lead forecasting, planning, financial modeling and operational analysis, translating data into actionable insights for pricing, productivity, margins and capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 6+ years FP&A, operational finance, or manufacturing finance experience
• Strong background supporting manufacturing, packaging, industrial, or operational environments
• Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and scenario analysis
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, cost accounting, and operational KPIs
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence leaders across functions
• Self-driven, highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling 18-month forecasting processes across multiple plants and business units
• Develop driver-based financial models, scenario analysis, and what-if forecasting to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, cost structure, labor, efficiencies, waste, yield, and throughput
• Deliver detailed financial analysis on pricing, customer profitability, product mix, margins, and operational performance
• Perform deep Price-Volume-Mix (PVM) analysis to explain revenue and margin fluctuations
• Support pricing strategy decisions through margin and cost impact analysis
• Analyze financial and operational KPIs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and productivity improvements
• Support capital investment decisions through ROI analysis and financial modeling
• Build dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance
• Consolidate and present financial results, forecasts, and business insights to senior leadership
• Act as a trusted business partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
• Drive accountability and cross-functional alignment around financial targets and operational execution

Skills

FP&A experience

Manufacturing FP&A

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Cost accounting

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Financial systems

ERP

Job description

ProAmpac is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to support financial performance across manufacturing locations in Cary, IL, Franklin Park, IL and Hanover Park, IL. This role partners with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and executive leadership to drive profitability and growth.

The FP&A Manager will lead forecasting, planning, financial modeling and operational analysis, translating data into actionable insights for pricing, productivity, margins and capital investments.