FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager Overview

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to support financial planning, analysis, and decision‑making within a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, self‑directed finance professional who thrives in a lean, fast‑paced organization and enjoys building insights, improving processes, and partnering closely with operational leaders. The FP&A Manager will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting, leveraging advanced tools and systems to deliver actionable insights to leadership.

• Lead financial planning and analysis activities for manufacturing operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
• Partner with operations and leadership to analyze manufacturing cost drivers, margins, and operational performance
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision‑making
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly variance analysis, trends, and key performance indicators
• Support management reporting using One Stream (cube views and dashboards) and Power BI
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting accuracy, and financial processes
• Function autonomously, showing resourcefulness and initiative in solving new or ambiguous problems
• Contribute meaningfully within a fast‑paced, lean team environment, balancing accuracy with speed
• Serve as a trusted financial business partner to cross‑functional stakeholders

• 5+ years of FP&A experience, with direct experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to work independently, take ownership, and "figure things out" in a lean organization
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • One Stream (at least some experience required)
  • Power BI for reporting and data visualization
  • Advanced Excel, including XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex models
  • Strong understanding of cube views vs. dashboards and when to use each
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non‑finance partners

• Background in public accounting
• CPA and/or MBA preferred (Economics‑focused MBA a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (advanced education strongly preferred)

$60‑70 / hour

• 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 certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations; and
  • other business and organizational needs.
• As required by local law, Vaco/Highspring believes that the salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

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