FP&A Manager

Job Title: FP&A Manager
Location: Remote (Connecticut-based preferred)

We are seeking an FP&A Manager to join a high-performing finance organization within a manufacturing environment. This role is a highly analytical, hands-on position focused on financial modeling, forecasting, and executive-level reporting. The FP&A Manager will partner closely with senior leadership and have direct exposure to the Board of Directors, playing a critical role in driving insight, accountability, and value creation across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Analyst ready to step up or an FP&A Manager looking for increased visibility and impact.

• Design, build, and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decision-making

• Stand up and lead the forecasting process, including training stakeholders on methodology and tools

• Lead monthly forecast reviews to identify risks and opportunities and improve forecast accuracy

• Evaluate operating performance against plan, prior year, forecast, and industry benchmarks

• Drive profitability and accountability to plan commitments at all levels

• Develop high-quality reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors

• Translate large, complex data sets into clear, concise insights and recommendations

• Partner with leadership to support quarterly performance reviews, annual budgeting, and strategic planning

• Support development of business case analyses for growth initiatives

• Support deployment and enhancement of planning, forecasting, and reporting tools

• Drive improvements in financial reporting, analytics, and forecasting processes

• Track and report on value creation initiatives, partnering with leadership to drive accountability

• Support capital investment evaluations, restructuring initiatives, and working capital improvements

• Support M&A activity, including financial diligence and analysis

• Assess macroeconomic and market trends and link insights to strategic planning

• Evaluate progress of growth initiatives and recommend course corrections as needed

• Reports to the Senior Director of FP&A

• No direct reports

• Works closely with FP&A leadership and cost teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (MBA preferred)

• 5+ years of financial and operational experience

• Manufacturing experience required; aerospace experience a plus

• Strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced analytics

• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, HFM, or similar tools strongly preferred

• Proven ability to work with large data sets and summarize insights effectively

• Extremely high attention to detail and strong integrity

• Clear, direct, and confident communicator who can explain the “why” behind the numbers

• Public accounting or heavy diligence background considered, especially for candidates stepping up

• Fully remote

• Base salary range: $120,000 – $140,000

• Bonus eligible: 15%–30%, based on performance

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.