Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager – Manufacturing & Supply Chain Finance

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join a global manufacturing and power solutions organization recognized for its engineering expertise, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation. The finance organization plays an essential role in supporting manufacturing operations, supply chain performance, and long-term business strategy through disciplined financial management and data-driven decision-making.

This opportunity sits within a collaborative, cross-functional environment where finance professionals partner with manufacturing leadership, purchasing, strategy, and transformation teams. The team is focused on strengthening financial visibility, improving forecasting accuracy, modernizing reporting processes, and leveraging automation and artificial intelligence to advance financial operations.

What's In Store For You

• Hybrid work arrangement based in Columbus, Indiana, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.
  

• Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).
  

• Initial 12-month contract with potential for future full-time employment based on business needs and individual performance.
  

• Leadership responsibility for a team of three Financial Analysts.
  

• Opportunity to influence financial planning and strategic decisions across global manufacturing and supply chain operations.
  

• Exposure to AI-driven financial transformation, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

• Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional business partners.
  

• Occasional flexibility beyond standard business hours may be required during critical reporting and planning cycles.
  

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead financial reporting and performance analysis: Direct monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting, evaluate actual results against expectations, and translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
  

• Own forecasting and financial planning: Manage quarterly forecasting cycles, monthly variance and outlook processes, and financial projections supporting manufacturing and supply chain objectives.
  

• Drive annual operating planning: Coordinate annual operating plans, cost guidance, financial simulations, and cost-planning activities with plant finance, purchasing, strategy, and transformation teams.
  

• Strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy: Investigate financial discrepancies, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and maintain reliable financial reporting processes.
  

• Support operational financial decisions: Evaluate spending patterns, cost drivers, headcount, revenue estimates, and business performance to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and profitability improvement.
  

• Deliver executive-level financial insights: Prepare financial presentations, consolidated performance reviews, and decision-support materials for business and supply chain leadership.
  

• Lead and develop financial talent: Supervise, mentor, and coach three Financial Analysts while establishing clear expectations, accountability, and consistent execution.
  

• Modernize financial operations: Champion reporting automation, AI-enabled financial analysis, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
  

• Build strategic business partnerships: Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and corporate finance stakeholders to align financial priorities with operational objectives.
  

Requirements

Do You Bring Proven Success in Manufacturing Financial Planning & Analysis Leadership?

• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
  

• CPA, CMA, Chartered Accountant, or comparable professional accounting certification required.
  

• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including responsibility for leading, coaching, and developing financial professionals.
  

• Experience managing teams of approximately 3–5 direct reports is strongly preferred.
  

• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, supply chain cost structures, financial performance management, and operational budgeting.
  

• Proven ability to manage consolidated financial reporting, variance analysis, financial forecasting, and annual operating planning.
  

• Experience presenting financial findings and strategic recommendations to senior management.
  

• Strong business partnering capabilities, particularly with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and operational leadership.
  

• Proficiency with financial reporting systems, analytical tools, and financial planning processes.
  

• Experience implementing AI-driven improvements, reporting automation, or finance process optimization is highly desirable.
  

• Strong analytical judgment, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to financial accuracy.
  

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, learn unfamiliar processes, and manage competing deadlines.
  

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and people leadership skills.
  

• Must reside locally or within a practical commuting distance of Columbus, Indiana, and be comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement.