FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager

The FP&A Manager leads the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes. This role acts as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing actionable insights, financial models, and reports that drive corporate strategy and resource allocation.

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Own and orchestrate the company‑wide annual operating budget process.
  • Maintain and update monthly or quarterly rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Develop multi‑year strategic financial models to assess the company’s long‑term growth trajectory.
• Reporting & Variance Analysis
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executives, the Board of Directors, and investors.
  • Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as bookings, sales, backlog, EBITDA, SG&A efficiency, headcount, and operational metrics.
  • Perform deep‑dive evaluations of price, volume, product mix, inflation, productivity, and manufacturing costs.
• Strategic Partnering & Decision Support
  • Work closely with department heads to manage their budgets and support growth initiatives.
  • Build complex financial models for business cases, Cap Ex, M&A opportunities, or pricing strategies.
  • Analyze ROI of strategic projects to optimize capital allocation.
  • Manage and optimize FP&A software, ERP systems, and BI tools, continuously streamlining processes.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field. MBA, CFA, CPA, or CMA highly preferred.
• Experience
  : 5–8 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, business unit finance, or manufacturing cost accounting; operational manufacturing finance experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills
  :
  Advanced Excel (financial modeling, macros, complex formulas); experience with corporate performance management tools such as Oracle Enterprise Performance Management; BI tool proficiency (Power BI or similar).
• Soft Skills
  :
  Strong executive presence, excellent storytelling ability to present numbers to non‑financial leaders, sharp problem‑solving capabilities.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Vacation and 100% paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student debt repayment matching.
• Well‑being program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Company‑provided life insurance and supplemental group‑rate insurance.

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.