Manager, Manufacturing Operations FP&A

The Manager, FP&A will serve as the key analytical engine of the business, providing insights that support 'optimal' business decision making. The individual in this role will report to the Divisional Vice President Finance, EMIP and will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management in the Aerospace, Defense and Industrial business units within the Division. This would include preparing board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects requested by senior management.Analyzing current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures.Monitoring key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance. Overseeing and managing the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools.Reviewing and analyzing Quarterly and Monthly Financial reporting packages and KPI'sImplementing and working with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reportsDevelopment and evaluation of proposed capital investments, business improvement projects, and other financial models to support strategic initiativesAnalyzing complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposesSupporting Senior Leadership Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysisSupport the Division and Business Unit on analysis of working capital levels and areas for improvement. Oversee the development of presentations for "War on Working Capital" meetings.Analyzing the accuracy of inventory costing methodologies across the Division i.e. raw material costing, BOM's, Labor and Overhead rates, routings and associated work center, etc.Support the analysis of customer and product profitability models by Business UnitProactively analyzing manufacturing costs (material, operations costs, yield, and fixed costs), manufacturing equipment utilization and advocate changesSupport the Business Units with review of E&O analyses and suggest areas for improvement or standardization of processes across the DivisionSupport the annual Division budgeting process to ensure the standardization and accuracy of information presented to the EOSupport the preparation of presentations to Executive Office including the Regional Operating Reviews, Budget, Strategic Plan, New Product Development, etc.Oversee various reporting requirements to ensure accurate and timely delivery i.e. Weekly EO report, Weekly LE report, Monthly Orders/Sales/Profit/Working Capital forecast review, etc.Creation of financial models and templates across the Division to ensure standardized and accurate reporting of resultsSupport M&A and due diligence processes on an as needed basisSupport review of the internal control environment and SOX compliance across the DivisionAbility to function as a temporary Controller within the Division if and when a need may ariseMaintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publicationsProtecting operations by keeping financial information confidentialAd-Hoc reporting and analysis across the Division, as requiredPosition Requirements:Bachelors Degree in Accounting. CPA or MBA a plusMinimum five-seven years financial reporting and Controllership experience preferably in a manufacturing environmentCost Accounting background or knowledge is strongly preferredExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide variety of people successfullyAbility to meet strict deadlines and work independentlyKnowledge of Hyperion, Excel, Word, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, INFOR, and query writing skills preferredStrong analytical skills and robust understanding of accounting and finance as it relates to the Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, typical KPI's, etc.Advanced Excel skills to manipulate and report on data i.e. macros, pivot tables, V/H lookups, charting, etc.Advanced PowerPoint skills to assist in the compilation of presentations for budget, ROR's, strategic plans, etc.Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization (i.e. Business Unit, Division, Corporate, etc.). Ability to present a clear and concise message to the Executive and/or Senior Divisional Leadership Team.Up to ~ 25% of travel is required, primarily domestic travel in Northeastern U.S.CompensationEmployee Type: SalariedSalary Minimum: $140,000Salary Maximum: $170,000Incentive: YesDisclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia