Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Kreate

$125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 3+ years of FP&A experience, ideally in a private equity-backed company
  • High proficiency in Excel
  • Strong skills in financial modeling and analysis
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • MBA or relevant certification (CFA, CPA) is a plus
  • Experience with financial software and ERP systems

Responsibilities

  • Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes
  • Perform variance analysis and communicate key drivers
  • Develop and maintain financial models for operational planning
  • Partner with plant leadership to analyze manufacturing performance
  • Monitor KPIs and provide insights to enhance profitability
  • Assist in creating monthly financial reporting packages
  • Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI evaluations
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity
  • Direct reporting to the VP of FP&A
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Autonomous role with potential for professional growth
Full Job Description
The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in the financial planning and analysis function of a dynamic organization. This role is responsible for executing budgeting and forecasting processes, performing financial modeling and analysis, and providing actionable insights to support operational and financial performance. The FP&A Manager partners closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure alignment with company financial objectives and to drive informed decision-making.

This position operates in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities may frequently shift based on business needs. Success in this role means being comfortable working in an autonomous and often ambiguous environment while being able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Support and execute the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
  • Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast/prior year) and communicate key drivers.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support operational planning and business initiatives.
  • Partner with plant leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, including labor, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and provide insights to improve cost control and profitability.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for leadership review.
  • Support capital expenditure analysis and return-on-investment evaluations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to gather financial and operational data.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a private equity-backed environment.
  • High Excel proficiency is a must.
  • Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis techniques.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • MBA or relevant professional certification (CFA, CPA) is a plus.
  • Experience with financial software and ERP systems.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Company Details:

  • Location: Remote
  • This position will report to the VP of FP&A


The pay range for this role is:

125,000 - 125,000 USD per year (Remote)

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