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Financial Planning and Analysis ManagerAscendo • Akron, OH, United States
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Ascendo • Akron, OH, United States
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Job Summary :

The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the manufacturing function. This role acts as a strategic business partner to operations, providing insights into cost drivers, capital investment decisions, and operational efficiency to support profitable growth and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes for manufacturing operations.
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models and forecasts for manufacturing performance, including volume, cost, margin, and capacity.
  • Consolidate and analyze financial data from multiple sites to provide insights and drive strategic decisions.

Costing & Operational Finance

  • Oversee standard cost development, cost roll-ups, and variance analysis (labor, material, and overhead).
  • Analyze trends in manufacturing KPIs such as yield, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency; support initiatives to improve performance.
  • Work closely with supply chain, engineering, and plant leadership to understand and influence cost structures and operational drivers.

    • Capital & Strategic Support

  • Support CapEx planning and evaluation, including ROI, NPV, and scenario analysis for major investments.
  • Participate in make vs. buy decisions, product profitability analysis, and cost-reduction strategies.
  • Provide financial input into strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives, including automation, plant expansions, and sourcing changes.

    • Reporting & Controls

  • Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including variance analysis and executive-level commentary.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate finance policies, internal controls, and GAAP requirements.
  • Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and process automation.

    • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CMA, or CPA is preferred.
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or plant finance role.
  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost variance analysis.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

    • Preferred Skills :

  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
  • Proven track record of driving financial insights that lead to measurable business improvements.

    • Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Contact information

    Jonathan Jankowski

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