Financial Planning & Analysis Partner Leader
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis Partner Leader to support financial operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving cost forecasting accuracy, capital investment analysis, and performance improvement initiatives aligned with operational and strategic goals.
- Key Responsibilities :
- Lead dynamic forecasting processes focused on cost control and continuous updates throughout the year.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on capital planning and resource allocation.
- Oversee capital expenditure controls and conduct post-investment analysis.
- Maintain updated financial tracking of operational and capital projects (monthly, YTD, full year).
- Automate and optimize reporting through business intelligence tools.
- Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.
- Evaluate capital investments through payback and return analysis.
- Support coordination with stakeholders regarding investment incentives or tax abatements.
- Conduct material cost analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
- Validate and support financial aspects of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare and communicate weekly forecasts, monthly reports, and variance analysis.
- Partner with leadership to align key financial metrics : conversion cost, waste, inventory, and controllable spend.
- Contribute to initiatives that improve overtime tracking and workforce cost efficiency.
- Actively participate in KPI review sessions to identify and drive productivity improvements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education :
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, industrial engineering, or a related field.Experience :
1–3 years in FP&A roles, preferably in a manufacturing or production setting.Technical Skills :
Forecasting, cost analysis, and financial modelingProficiency in Excel and financial systemsExperience with BI toolsBusiness case development and investment analysisExposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologiesLanguages :
Advanced English proficiency for reporting and cross-functional collaboration