Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Leads financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring, to support strategic decision-making. Partners with senior leadership to provide actionable insights, develop business plans, and drive performance through financial modeling, variance analysis, and data-driven recommendations. Manages complex financial projects and fosters continuous improvement in financial processes and analytics.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Oversees financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and delivering financial insights to senior leadership
• Drives business performance through detailed financial modeling, variance analysis, and data-driven strategic recommendations
• Partners with department leaders on budgeting and rolling forecast processes
• Ensures financial plans align with company objectives and provides timely updates on performance against plan
• Identifies and communicates key variances, trends, and actionable opportunities
• Manages preparation and delivery of financial reports, including variance analysis, trend evaluation, and scenario modeling
• Presents clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making
• Partners with executive leadership to develop financial models supporting long-term strategic initiatives, including market expansion, new product launches, and capital investments
• Provides financial insights to help shape and refine business strategies
• Monitors and evaluates the organization’s financial and operational performance
• Identifies emerging risks and opportunities and recommends solutions to improve profitability and operational effectiveness
• Leads and develops a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of financial planning and analysis experience, preferably within the manufacturing or pharmaceutical industries; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and financial analysis principles
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications and financial software, including Excel, PowerPoint, databases, and other financial applications such as ERP Sage Intact
• Ability to prepare, review, analyze, and interpret financial statements, reports, and related financial information
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex financial projects
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including group presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Functions involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). 

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Functions are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.