Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Job Location: Columbus, IN
Job Contract: 12 Months on W2
We are looking for a talented Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance for our *** Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:- Drive Strategic Financial Planning By leading the development of accurate forecasts and budgets, you ll enable informed decision-making that supports the organization s long-term goals.
- Enhance Financial Transparency Your analysis and interpretation of financial data will provide leadership with clear insights into performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Influence Business Outcomes Through proactive partnership with management, you ll help identify areas for cost optimization and revenue growth, directly impacting profitability.
- Lead High-Value Projects Designing and managing strategic financial analysis initiatives will support critical business transformations and competitive positioning.
- Optimize Financial Systems Ensuring effective utilization of financial tools will improve accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of reporting across the organization.
- Develop Future Talent By coaching and mentoring financial analysts, you ll build a strong, capable team that drives excellence and innovation in financial management.
- Strengthen Compliance and Governance Your oversight of financial processes will ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements, reducing risk exposure.
- Shape Organizational Strategy Your insights and recommendations will influence key decisions, helping the business adapt to market changes and achieve sustainable growth.
- To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Strong Business Partnering Skills Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, understand business priorities, and influence decisions by providing actionable financial insights.
- Effective Communication Deliver clear, tailored messages across multiple formats to ensure alignment and understanding among diverse audiences.
- Leadership and Team Management Direct, delegate, and remove obstacles for your team while coaching and mentoring analysts to develop their skills and drive performance.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability Navigate complexity and ambiguity by interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and providing solutions that mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.
- Results-Driven Mindset Maintain focus on achieving objectives under challenging circumstances, ensuring financial plans and forecasts align with organizational goals.
- Process Optimization and Compliance Utilize financial systems effectively, streamline workflows, and ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational standards for accurate reporting and forecasting.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
Experience:
Significant experience required, including supervisory experience.
Reporting & Analysis- Lead monthly and quarterly consolidated actuals reporting and variance analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights to senior leadership during forums such as Supply Chain Operations Reviews and Power Gen IO meetings.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity by investigating variances, identifying root causes, and driving corrective actions in partnership with cross functional teams.
- Oversee key reporting deliverables, including T Chart, PSBU tariff reporting, headcount reporting, and month end revenue estimation.
Forecasting & Planning- Manage quarterly forecast cycles and monthly V&O processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and supply chain priorities.
- Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, enhance visibility, and optimize spend.
Annual Operating Plan & Simulation- Collaborate with Plant Finance, Purchasing, Strategy, Transformation, and Central PFR teams to deliver AOP and simulation aligned with global supply chain strategies.
- Lead annual cost guidance and AOP cost roll for Line of Business.
Leadership & Process and AI Excellence- Supervise, coach, and develop a team of three Financial Analysts, fostering capability growth, accountability, and high performance.
- Drive PFR functional excellence across people, processes, and tools (e.g. NorthStar) to enable accurate, and timely reporting that supports informed decision making.
- Champion AI initiatives to advance Supply Chain Finance capabilities, improve efficiency, and enable insight driven decision making.
Additional Notes / Manager's Ideal Candidate:- The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field, along with 7+ years of progressive financial planning, forecasting, and reporting experience within a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory experience is required, including leading and developing teams with responsibility for managing approximately 3 to 5 direct reports.
- Candidates should have strong business partnering experience, with the ability to collaborate across departments and provide financial insights that support operational and strategic business decisions. Experience leading or supporting AI-driven process improvement initiatives, automation projects, or other continuous improvement efforts is highly preferred.
- The successful candidate will be a quick learner who can quickly adapt to new processes and business needs, demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Arrangement:- Hybrid schedule, Monday through Friday.
- Candidates must be local to the work location and able to work an 8-hour standard workday.
- Occasional flexibility may be required to work beyond normal business hours to meet reporting deadlines and business needs.