Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job DescriptionDescription: Our client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to support financial strategy, planning, and performance analysis across the organization. This role will be responsible for leading budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights to leadership, and supporting operational decision making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.Responsibilities/skills:• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting activities• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and business decisions• Analyze financial performance, including variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts• Provide detailed financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership• Partner with operations, manufacturing, and other cross functional teams to support business initiatives and cost management efforts• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency• Support monthly and quarterly financial reviews and present insights to leadership• Monitor key performance indicators and develop reporting tools to track business performance• Assist with capital planning, investment analysis, and return on investment evaluations• Drive process improvements related to financial planning, reporting, and data analysis• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data used for planning and reportingQualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field• 5 or more years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within manufacturing or automotive environments• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data• Experience partnering with operational teams in a manufacturing setting• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non finance stakeholders