Our client, an established and growing manufacturer within a large organization, is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for its business unit. This is a highly visible opportunity to partner directly with the BU CFO and work closely with operations and engineering leadership to shape strategy, improve performance, and support continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, an analytical mindset, and the ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights. The organization offers an impressive leadership team, meaningful exposure to business decisions, and opportunities for career advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning for the business unit.
Partner with operations and engineering leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and support business decisions.
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting that provide clear visibility into financial and operational results.
Analyze performance against budgets and forecasts, uncover underlying drivers, and recommend actions to improve results.
Prepare and present financial analyses and recommendations to senior leadership.
Build financial models and business cases to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and potential acquisitions.
Improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, and analytical capabilities.
Manage and develop financial staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.10+ years of FP&A experience, including at least five years in manufacturing.
Hands-on business unit or operations finance experience with direct support of manufacturing leadership.
Experience working within a large matrix organization.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, presentation, and business partnering skills.
M&A analysis and business case development experience strongly preferred.
Aerospace & Defense industry experience is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of ERP systems.
Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary of $160,000–$190,000, depending on experience level.
Company stock ownership program.
Discretionary bonus.401(k) with a company match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company PTO and paid holidays.
If you meet the requirements for this position and are interested in learning more, please apply here. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.
