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We are looking for a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis Lead/Manager for a client in St. Paul. In this role, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts while collaborating closely with various departments to drive strategic decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing actionable insights and optimizing processes to support organizational growth. This position will be onsite for the first 3-6 months, then hybrid 3-4 days in office per week after that.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the annual operating budget and rolling forecasts for different business units and manufacturing sites.

• Collaborate with plant managers, operational leaders, and functional teams to create accurate budgets aligned with operational performance metrics.

• Design and maintain forecasting models to enable timely and informed decision-making.

• Perform comprehensive analysis of corporate and plant-level financial results, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow.

• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results against budgets or forecasts, identify key factors, and recommend corrective measures.

• Provide insights into pricing strategies, cost of goods sold, and margin analysis to enhance profitability.

• Partner with leadership and private equity sponsors to support value creation initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and investment opportunities.

• Prepare detailed financial reporting packages, including dashboards and key performance indicators, for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate across departments to drive accountability through clear financial visibility and data-driven recommendations.

• Enhance FP& A processes and tools by standardizing practices and automating reporting to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements • Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within a corporate environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and operational analysis.

• Expertise in tools such as Power BI and other financial reporting systems.

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and cost analysis is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.

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