Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Hudson RPO

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
  • 5-10+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, ideally in manufacturing or consumer goods.
  • Strong financial modeling skills, particularly in advanced Excel.
  • Experience with ERP systems (JDE or similar) and reporting tools (Tableau or similar).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial concepts to non-financial partners.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build robust business relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting through model preparation and analysis.
  • Maintain and update financial models to assess business performance and identify trends.
  • Prepare financial projections, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
  • Analyze variances against forecasts and budgets, providing actionable insight.
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and KPI dashboards for leadership.
  • Analyze product profitability and operational variances to inform management decisions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and enhance decision-making.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-departmental teamwork.
  • Opportunities for professional development and process improvement.
  • Involvement in financial tool implementation and system enhancements.
Full Job Description
  • Department: Finance
  • Reports to: VP of FP&A
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA Hybrid 4 days in office

Position Summary:

    Position Summary:The Manager of FP&A supports Bonduelle's financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities. This individual will play a key role in developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and performance analyses that support operational and strategic decision making across the business.

    The Manager partners with cross-functional teams-including Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing-to provide financial insights, drive cost discipline, and improve forecast accuracy. This is an individual contributor role with high analytical ownership and visibility.

    Key Responsibilities

    Financial Planning & Forecasting
    • Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes through model preparation, consolidation, and analysis.
    • Maintain and update financial models to evaluate business performance, identify trends, and highlight risks/opportunities.
    • Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections as needed.
    • Analyze variances versus forecast, budget, and prior year, and provide clear, actionable commentary.

    Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis
    • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, dashboards, and KPI tracking for executive leadership.
    • Analyze product profitability, cost trends, operational variances, and capital spending.
    • Develop presentations and financial summaries for leadership meetings.
    • Support accounting during month end close by validating accruals, investigating variances, and ensuring proper financial treatment.

    Business Partnering
    • Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to understand business drivers.
    • Support decision-making through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment appraisals.
    • Provide insights on pricing, promotions, margin structure, and cost efficiency opportunities.
    • Help operational teams understand financial impacts and optimize resource allocation.

    Tools, Reporting, and Process Improvement
    • Maintain reporting tools (Tableau dashboards, Excel models, ERP extracts, planning templates).
    • Improve FP&A processes by streamlining templates, automating reports, and enhancing data accuracy.
    • Support system enhancements or financial tool implementations (e.g., ERP upgrades, planning tools).

    Ad Hoc Analysis
    • Perform deep dive analyses related to cost optimization, manufacturing performance, customer profitability, or capital investments.
    • Support Finance and ESG teams with data, modeling, and reporting (without owning framework design).
    • Provide financial insights for strategic business decisions and cross-functional initiatives.

    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
    • 5-10+ years of relevant FP&A or financial analysis experience, preferably in manufacturing or consumer goods.
    • Strong financial modeling skills, including advanced Excel.
    • Experience with ERP systems (JDE or similar) and reporting tools (Tableau or similar).
    • Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
    • Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial partners.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast paced environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong business relationships.

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