Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Finance Manager) to help guide financial decision-making for a manufacturing organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will lead planning, reporting, and performance analysis activities while partnering with operational and business leaders to improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong financial modeling skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of reliable financial reports that support informed business decisions and consistent performance tracking.

• Review month-end results against forecasts and budgets, identify material variances, and communicate key business drivers to stakeholders.

• Create monthly reporting packages, leadership presentations, and supporting analysis for business reviews, strategic planning, and annual planning cycles.

• Advise department leaders on financial performance, cost control, and margin improvement opportunities based on budget-to-actual results.

• Work closely with service center teams and operations leadership to provide financial guidance that supports day-to-day and long-term business objectives.

• Develop ad hoc analysis and financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, capital needs, and potential growth opportunities.

• Manage the recurring forecast process by highlighting risks, identifying upside potential, and helping shape business actions.

• Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to support budget development for operating expenses and overhead planning.

• Respond to evolving business needs by delivering timely analysis and decision support for leadership requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong capability in financial modeling and interpreting operational performance metrics to support investment and business decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial planning and business intelligence tools, including Adaptive Insights or similar platforms.
• Highly organized approach with strong analytical thinking and close attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of an organization.

Compensation

Based on experience

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