Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Lafayette, IN
- Relocation Package Available

Direct Hire

• Own and continuously improve standard costing processes and cost models across the business.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on material, labor, and overhead costs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to support cost, margin, and profitability decisions.
• Support pricing, quoting, and profitability analysis for new and existing products.
• Identify cost inconsistencies, margin risks, and opportunities for operational improvements.
• Drive process improvements through automation, AI tools, and system enhancements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Initially spend approximately 50% of the role focused on cost accounting and 50% on FP&A, with the position evolving toward a greater FP&A focus over time.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, cost accounting, or FP&A within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong standard costing experience with a deep understanding of manufacturing cost models.
• Proven experience performing profitability, cost, and variance analysis.
• Manufacturing experience is required, including understanding how production variables (material gauges, weights, machine speeds, changeovers, and energy consumption) impact product costs and margins.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into business recommendations.
• Technologically savvy and enthusiastic about leveraging AI, automation, and financial systems to improve processes.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience is strongly preferred.
• Self-motivated and comfortable in a hands-on individual contributor role without direct reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.