Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Gradiant Corporation
Woburn, United States
Posting Start Date: 8/4/26
Date format: mm/dd/yy
Function: Finance
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join our finance organization and support strategic planning, business performance management, and operational finance activities across the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial planning & analysis within large, matrixed organizations, preferably in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, business partnering experience, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and collaborating cross-functionally with operations, commercial, supply chain, and executive leadership teams.
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Forecasting- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly outlook processes across assigned business functions.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, strategic initiatives, and scenario analysis.
- Partner with functional leaders to validate assumptions and improve forecast accuracy.
- Work with JV Partners and their finance team to drive discussion during the close on business performance and variance vs. budget and forecast.
KPI Management & Business Performance- Develop, consolidate, and monitor key business and financial KPIs.
- Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting business performance.
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to finance and operational leadership.
- Support monthly business reviews and management reporting processes.
- Drive metrics discussion with JV Partners and JV Finance teams as part of monthly close and include the KPI ad metrics in regional reporting.
Operational Finance Support- Partner closely with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify productivity and margin improvement opportunities.
- Support working capital initiatives and operational performance tracking.
- Provide operational finance support to JV Partners as required.
Systems & Process Improvement- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within FP&A processes and reporting structures.
- Support automation and standardization of reporting and analytics.
- Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy.
- Promote best practices in planning, reporting, and financial governance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and IT teams.
- Serve as a trusted finance business partner to operational leaders.
- Support ad hoc projects and corporate finance initiatives as needed.
RequirementsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
Experience- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, operational finance, or commercial finance.
- Experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or multinational organizations preferred.
- Strong exposure to KPI reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience working within matrixed organizations and supporting cross-functional teams.
Technical Skills- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA required.
- Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools preferred.
- Strong understanding of ERP-based reporting environments and financial consolidation processes.
Leadership & Soft Skills- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting multi-site operations or global business environments.
- Exposure to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to drive operational insights and business performance improvements.
- Experience working with executive leadership teams and presenting financial insights clearly and effectively.
