Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

We are looking for a Sr Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to provide finance leadership for manufacturing and distribution operations in Cleveland, OH This role partners closely with supply chain, commercial, and accounting teams to turn operational activity into clear financial insight and support profitable decision-making. The position also leads planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis that improve visibility into costs, margins, capital priorities, and long-term performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning and analysis for manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and broader supply chain activities, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Prepare monthly reporting packages, annual operating plans, long-range forecasts, and key performance metrics for supply-focused functions.

• Partner with accounting teams to confirm accurate treatment of actual results and maintain consistency between reported results and forecast assumptions.

• Provide decision support to operational and commercial leaders by translating plant, distribution, and supply chain performance into financial impact.

• Evaluate spending trends, cost variances, and margin drivers, then present actionable recommendations to improve performance against plan and prior periods.

• Build and maintain financial models and forecasting tools that support global supply operations and strengthen management visibility.

• Develop cost analyses for sourcing decisions, including make-versus-buy evaluations and product standard costing reviews.

• Support capital planning by assessing investment assumptions, preparing financial justification, and reviewing the expected business impact of proposed projects.

• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and special projects by coordinating financial inputs across multiple business units and functional teams.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related finance roles, including progressive responsibility.
• At least 2 years of experience in public accounting or cost accounting.
• Background in global consumer goods, manufacturing, or a similarly complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong capabilities in financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and financial support for supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with SAP, Adaptive Insights, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and operational leaders.

Compensation

$140,000.00-$180,000.00 Yearly

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