Manager, Global Operations FP&A

About the role

This position provides financial support and analytics to the Director, Finance and will assist in the financial forecasting processes, performance analytics, and strategic financial support for the Global Supply Chain P&L. This position will be the key lead for matrix discussions across various functions including US and Int’l commercial and global supply chain, global quality, and corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director, FP&A in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for Global Supply Chain Operations, including manufacturing, distribution, inventory, logistics, and functional supply chain spending.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain leadership, Site Finance teams, divisional and corporate FP&A to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance improvement initiatives.
• Own the consolidated Global Supply Chain forecast, annual operating plan, long-range planning process, and monthly performance reviews.
• Provide insightful analysis of manufacturing spending, inventory, absorption, productivity, cost savings, and working capital performance to identify risks, opportunities, and required actions.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing sites, distribution centers, procurement, planning, quality, and engineering organizations to improve forecast accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial results.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, prior year, and strategic plan with departmental leaders.
• Partner with site finance leadership on annual standard cost revision process and own annual standard cost revision consolidation controls and reporting.
• Develop executive-level presentations and financial review materials for Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT), Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Board-level discussions as required.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes through automation, standardization, and enhanced business intelligence capabilities.
• Interpret complex operational and financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships across Operations, Commercial Finance, Corporate FP&A, Accounting, and international finance teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Lead, coach, and develop other team members while fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
• Support strategic initiatives, business cases, capital investment evaluations, supply chain transformation programs, and enterprise cost improvement activities.
• Ensure financial compliance, internal controls, and adherence to company policies across all areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA preferred.
• CPA a plus.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Finance and/or Accounting roles including Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Budgeting.
• Strong Excel skills and proven facility in financial modeling required.
• Detail oriented; strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills in conjunction with the ability to interact with all levels in the organization are a must.
• Experience with multidimensional databases and ERPs such as Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream, BPC or TM1 is a plus.