Senior Manager, FP&A

Job Purpose

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a key finance partner for commercial leaders to originate and develop analyses to help better understand financial trends and financial opportunities (e.g., business development, profitability, cost savings, business development, etc.)


• Lead and influence the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range strategic plans aligned with enterprise priorities


• Lead complex financial analyses, including business cases, ROI evaluations, capital allocation decisions, and cost optimization efforts, advising senior leadership on financial performance, trade-offs, and strategic initiatives by acting as a trusted thought partner


• Responsible for accumulating and presenting monthly and quarterly company results, and broader industry and competitor trends to business partners.


• Provide decision support through scenario modeling and analysis. Analyze current and past trends of key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, inventory, expenses, and capital expenditures


• Continually improve and automate processes to do more with existing resources and enable the team to be more effective through improved efficiency.


• Establish and implement FP&A best practices, including forecasting methodologies, reporting standards, and data governance, driving continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial processes through automation and innovation


• Set and execute 1–3 year team strategies and priorities, aligned with organizational goals


• Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across the FP&A function


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Complies with all policies and standards

What do I need to be successful?

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably financial planning and analysis in industrial manufacturing or related industries


• Equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position


• Analytical, strategic thinker with the ability to effectively collaborate with various business units


• Ability to work cross-functionally, providing financial and data analysis expertise as a service to different departments


• Experience with finance partnerships and influential leadership


• Demonstrate a leading understanding of financial modeling, including selecting relevant metrics and the key drivers of financial results


• Strong business acumen with ability to clearly articulate in verbal and written communication


• Highly driven and self-motivated with keen attention to detail, establishing processes, and organized


• Adept at working with large data sets across multiple technology sources


• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, Planful, and SAP strongly preferred


• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a strategic focus

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field required


• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences in Business/Accounting preferred

Work Environment

• This position will work at home and in our Nashville office on a hybrid schedule


• Must live within a commutable distance to Nashville or willing to relocate to the greater Nashville area

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