Financial Planning and Analysis; FP&A Manager

Our confidential client company in the Southeast Massachusetts area is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to support financial planning, forecasting, and business decision-making. This role will partner closely with operations and accounting, leveraging strong SAP experience and a solid foundation in general accounting to drive financial insight, discipline, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is both analytical and collaborative, comfortable challenging assumptions, and able to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and long‑range planning processes
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting operational planning, capital projects, and strategic initiatives
• Analyze monthly financial results, including variance analysis versus budget and forecast
• Prepare management reports, KPIs, and dashboards for senior leadership
• Serve as a finance business partner to operations, supply chain, and commercial teams
• Support pricing, margin analysis, cost control, and profitability improvement initiatives
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
• Utilize SAP (FI/CO and related reporting tools) to support forecasting, reporting, and analysis
• Partner with Accounting and IT to enhance reporting, improve data integrity, and streamline FP&A processes
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and financial visibility
• Apply strong general accounting knowledge to ensure alignment between FP&A and Accounting
• Support the monthly close process, including accruals, account reviews, and financial statement analysis
• Ensure forecasts and budgets align with actual accounting results
• Assist with audits and internal control initiatives as needed

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
• Hands‑on experience with SAP (required)
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial statements, and close processes
• Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modeling and analysis
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders

• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar credential
• Experience with BI tools or SAP planning/reporting solutions