Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Summary

This position will be on-site at the Rocky Mount Plant. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager with a strong background in large-scale manufacturing environments. This role is ideal for a polished communicator who can distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. As a key business partner, you will collaborate across all levels of the organization—upwards, laterally, and downwards—to align financial performance with organizational goals. You will lead a team of Financial Analysts, providing mentorship, coaching, and direction to support their growth and ensure high-quality output. The ideal candidate thrives in cross-functional settings, brings a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities, and is passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.

In this role you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Budgeting & Reporting: Lead the development, consolidation, and preparation of annual operating budgets and periodic financial reports. 
• Financial Analysis: Interpret, evaluate, and present financial data to senior management in a clear and actionable way. 
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to identify financial risks and opportunities, and support decision-making with data-driven insights. 
• Project Leadership: Design and manage strategic financial analysis projects that support long-term business goals. 
• Systems Optimization: Ensure effective use of financial systems and tools to deliver accurate and timely analysis. 
• Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Financial Analysts—assigning work based on skills and development needs, and providing regular feedback and performance evaluations.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strategic Business Partnering
  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align financial strategies with organizational goals. Uses deep business acumen to influence decision-making, mitigate risks, and identify growth opportunities.
• Financial Planning & Analysis Expertise
  Skilled in interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and providing forward-looking insights that drive business performance. Adept at forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling to support strategic planning.
• Effective Communication
  Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and concisely across various audiences. Tailors messaging to ensure understanding and alignment at all levels of the organization.
• Leadership & Team Development
  Proven experience in directing work, delegating effectively, and removing obstacles to enable team success. Committed to coaching and mentoring financial analysts to build high-performing teams.
• Results-Driven Mindset
  Consistently delivers high-quality outcomes, even under pressure. Maintains focus on key priorities and drives accountability to meet business objectives.
• Analytical Problem Solving
  Excels at managing complexity and ambiguity. Synthesizes large volumes of data to uncover insights, solve problems, and support sound financial decisions.
• Conflict & Collaboration Management
  Navigates conflict constructively and fosters a collaborative environment. Builds strong partnerships across departments to achieve shared goals.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  Identifies and implements efficient financial processes and tools. Champions continuous improvement to enhance accuracy, speed, and value of financial reporting and analysis.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required. 

Experience: 

• Significant experience required, including supervisory experience.

• Significant large manufacturing experience required
• Polished communicator, ability to translate large and complex data structures into meaningful, well-thought-out concepts
• Experience with mentoring/coaching staff
• Experience working successfully across functional lines, both upwards, laterally, and downwards throughout the organization

 

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