Manager - FP&A (Manufacturing)

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Analyze financial and operational KPIs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and productivity improvements
• Support pricing strategy decisions through margin and cost impact analysis
• Build dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance
• Consolidate and present financial results, forecasts, and business insights to senior leadership
• Drive accountability and cross-functional alignment around financial targets and operational execution

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 6+ years of progressive 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
• 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

Expected Travel

Up to 30%

(Between the 3 locations - Cary, IL, Franklin Park, IL and Hanover Park, IL)