Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req)
Location: REMOTE - must reside in the Metropolitan Northeastern U.S., Chicago, or Detroit
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 + Annual Bonus (up to 20%) + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, 401k, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F, 45-50 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Travel: Quarterly travel required; must live near a major airport

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req)

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will support the company’s continued modernization initiatives and upcoming M&A activity. You will own the company’s reporting and analytics infrastructure, supporting departments with data-driven insights and financial analysis. This position requires a leader who is comfortable driving strategic initiatives while also engaging in day-to-day, hands-on FP&A work. Senior consultants from public accounting or advisory firms are encouraged to apply. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the C-Suite, Board, and Private Equity partners and will have significant influence on the company’s long-term direction.

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req) Responsibilities

•    Prepare and review monthly financial and operational reports
•    Partner with leaders on strategic initiatives and projects
•    Perform detailed financial analysis; deliver financial reports
•    Identify trends; provide performance insights
•    Enhance the company’s financial planning and business intelligence tools
•    Create performance dashboards
•    Lead the budgeting and forecasting process with key stakeholders
•    Develop presentations for the C-Suite, Board, and Private Equity firm
•    Work across departments to align financial plans with organizational goals
•    Analyze market data and internal trends related to revenue, margin growth, and cost performance
•    Support the M&A team 
•    Evaluate acquisition targets, conduct financial due diligence
•    Assist with integration and post-acquisition monitoring

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req) Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree is required
•    8+ years of finance experience, including 5+ years hands-on FP&A experience, is required
•    Manufacturing or industrial industry experience is required
•    Proven ability to build and work with three-statement financial models is required
•    M&A exposure is required
•    Experience with business intelligence tools (ex: Power BI) & ERP is required
•    Ability to travel quarterly and reside near a major airport required