FP&A Director

Are you a finance leader with deep expertise in manufacturing operations, supply chain, and operational finance? Do you thrive on working alongside operational leaders to understand business drivers, improve performance, and translate data into actionable strategies?We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Director of FP& A who brings a strong understanding of how manufacturing businesses operate and how financial performance is driven across the organization. This FP& A Director role is an opportunity for someone who goes beyond traditional FP& A to serve as a trusted business partner to operations and supply chain leadership, connecting operational metrics to financial outcomes and driving informed business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, cost drivers, and operational KPIs. This individual will help leaders identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize costs, strengthen profitability, and drive sustainable business performance. What You’ll Do as FP& A Director:Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis with a strong emphasis on manufacturing operations, supply chain, and operational results.Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, procurement, and supply chain leaders to understand business performance, identify opportunities, and influence decisions.Develop and analyze operational KPIs tied to production efficiency, labor productivity, capacity utilization, inventory, material costs, supply chain performance, and manufacturing profitability.Connect operational performance metrics to financial results, providing visibility into cost drivers, margins, productivity, and opportunities for improvement.Serve as a trusted financial advisor to operational leaders, building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative, data-driven approach to decision-making.Analyze variances to plan, identify root causes of performance gaps, and collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute corrective actions.Evaluate manufacturing and supply chain initiatives, capital investments, and process improvements through financial modeling, ROI analysis, and performance measurement.Provide financial insights that support production planning, inventory management, sourcing decisions, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.Enhance reporting, forecasting, and analytical processes to provide greater visibility into business performance and improve accountability.Communicate financial and operational insights to executive leadership, helping translate complex data into clear recommendations and strategic actions.Why Consider This Opportunity?Be a true business partner: Build trusted relationships across manufacturing and supply chain, helping leaders make better, data-driven decisions.Join a proven organization: Our recruiting team has a long history of successful placements with this organization and firsthand familiarity with its hiring needs and culture.For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054. 10+ years of progressive experience across FP& A, operational finance, costing in a global manufacturing organization.In-depth understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and the financial drivers of operational performance.Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence leaders across functional areas.A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to balance strategic thinking with a detailed understanding of day-to-day operations. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.