Manufacturing FP&A Leader: Build & Scale Finance Santa Ana

FP&A Manager

Financial Planning & Analysis | Finance Manager

Location:

Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)

Reports to:

CFO

Compensation:
Up to $150,000 + Bonus

Summary:

A rapidly evolving manufacturing organization is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis efforts supporting two plant operations and a growing finance team.

This is a highly strategic and hands-on role responsible for building structure, developing budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting costing analysis, and helping leadership drive operational and financial decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing finance experience, understands standard costing, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and can mentor and develop a growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis initiatives across multiple plant locations
• Manage and mentor a team including Cost Accountants and Financial Analysts
• Develop and improve FP&A structure, reporting, and analytical processes
• Partner closely with operations, plant leadership, and executive management on strategic initiatives
• Support product costing analysis including materials, labor, margin, and profitability modeling
• Analyze operational and financial performance trends and provide actionable business insights
• Assist with development of KPIs, dashboards, forecasting tools, and financial reporting packages
• Support ERP and systems transition initiatives as needed
• Drive process improvements and help establish scalable finance infrastructure

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• 7+ years of progressive FP&A, finance, or cost accounting experience within manufacturing environments
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience required
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and standard costing
• Manufacturing and plant finance experience required
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet modeling skills required
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Sage, Dynamics/Navision, or similar platforms preferred
• Experience supporting ERP systems and evolving finance infrastructures preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and business partnership skills

Environment:

• Fully onsite role based in Santa Ana, CA
• Company has experienced significant operational transformation and growth
• Opportunity to build processes and make meaningful impact
• Collaborative leadership team focused on modernization and scalability

Compensation:
$150,000 per year