Finance Manager- Manufacturing- Lincolnshire

• Opportunity to put your stamp on this role and make decisions with direct impact
• Remote working opportunities (2 days work from home)

About Our Client

I'm partnered with the VP of Finance at a leading, private equity-backed, $1B manufacturer and provider of innovative ingredients and formulas located near Northbrook, IL that delivers high-quality solutions to meet the diverse needs of their clients across various industries. They are looking to add a FP&A Manager to their growing team!

As a FP&A Manager, this individual will act as a Finance Business Partner, overseeing the day-to-day finance functions for a $300M+ division within the growing organization. This individual will have very high exposure to senior leadership, reporting to the VP of Finance and partnering cross-functionally as a vital member of their Global Finance Team. This is an exciting role where you will have full ownership of the divisions finance functions, gain global exposure, and partner with the sales, pricing, operational, and marketing teams to grow the corporate and commercial functions of the divisor!

Job Description

FP&A Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly forecasts, budgets, and key strategic business plans, including the analysis and variance explanations for senior leadership
• Provide consultation on key strategic initiatives to ensure all business units achieve their strategic goals
• Act as a change-agent and trusted partner to the business teams by providing insightful analyses and information that will enhance business decisions and company profitability
• Create models to ensure the viability and direction of strategic business efforts including revenue analysis, revenue alternatives, benefit analysis, and cost scenarios
• Work cross-functionally with the Accounting team to create process improvements and procedures
• Provide analytic reports and variance analysis for monthly review meetings with stakeholders on trends and monthly/yearly results of the business
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives for the division in regards to sales, customer profitability, product pricing, etc.
• Support ad-hoc work and analysis by creating reports and analysis as needed across the business

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• System experience (SAP, Power BI, Planful, Epicor) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience interacting with internal and external business partners and leadership

What's on Offer

• Above market compensation
• 10% bonus potential
• Strong benefits (401k match)
• Highly visible role, reporting to the VP of Finance
• Gain global exposure from a leading, growing company
• Ample career progression
• Flexible working environment (2 days work from home)

Contact

Kevin Manna

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