FP&A Director ($140K-$180K, Manuf. + M&A req, REMOTE - Must live in the Northeast, Chicago, or Detroit)

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req) Location: REMOTE - must reside in the Metropolitan Northeastern U.S., Chicago, or Detroit Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 + Annual Bonus (up to 20%) + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, 401k, Holidays, PTO Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: M-F, 45-50 hours/week Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not available Relocation Assistance: Not available Travel: Quarterly travel required; must live near a major airport Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req) Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will support the company’s continued modernization initiatives and upcoming M&A activity. You will own the company’s reporting and analytics infrastructure, supporting departments with data-driven insights and financial analysis. This position requires a leader who is comfortable driving strategic initiatives while also engaging in day-to-day, hands-on FP&A work. Senior consultants from public accounting or advisory firms are encouraged to apply. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the C-Suite, Board, and Private Equity partners and will have significant influence on the company’s long-term direction. Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req) Responsibilities • Prepare and review monthly financial and operational reports • Partner with leaders on strategic initiatives and projects • Perform detailed financial analysis; deliver financial reports • Identify trends; provide performance insights • Enhance the company’s financial planning and business intelligence tools • Create performance dashboards • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process with key stakeholders • Develop presentations for the C-Suite, Board, and Private Equity firm • Work across departments to align financial plans with organizational goals • Analyze market data and internal trends related to revenue, margin growth, and cost performance • Support the M&A team • Evaluate acquisition targets, conduct financial due diligence • Assist with integration and post-acquisition monitoring Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing & M&A exp req) Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree is required • 8+ years of finance experience, including 5+ years hands-on FP&A experience, is required • Manufacturing or industrial industry experience is required • Proven ability to build and work with three-statement financial models is required • M&A exposure is required • Experience with business intelligence tools (ex: Power BI) & ERP is required • Ability to travel quarterly and reside near a major airport required Apply tot his job Apply To this Job