Director of FP&A at Brown Machine Group – Beaverton, Michigan

QUALITY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY:

Irrespective of other responsibilities, have the freedom and authority to initiate action to prevent product non-conformity, identify and record quality problems, recommend solutions, verify implementation, and control further process until the deficiency has been corrected.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis leads the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis processes. This role partners with executive leadership and operational teams to provide strategic financial insights that drive business performance and support long-term growth. In a manufacturing environment, the Director of FP&A focuses on operational cost drivers, plant performance, product profitability, and capital investment analysis while building scalable financial planning processes across the organization.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead the development and execution of the annual operating plan, budgeting process, and periodic financial forecasts.Develop and maintain long-term financial models and strategic plans to support business growth and investment decisions.Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business scenarios, market conditions, and strategic initiatives.Monitor financial performance against plan and provide recommendations to improve results.

Financial Analysis & Performance Management

Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews for senior leadership.Lead detailed variance analysis to identify key drivers of revenue, margin, and operating expenses.Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting to track company and plant-level performance.Provide actionable insights into profitability, cost management, and operational efficiency.

Operational & Manufacturing Finance Support

Partner with plant leadership, operations, and supply chain teams to analyze production costs, labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption.Lead analysis of product profitability, pricing strategies, and margin improvement opportunities.Support evaluation of capital expenditures, automation initiatives, and operational improvement projects.Monitor key manufacturing performance indicators and support initiatives that drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.

Strategic Decision Support

Lead the development of financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, new product introductions, and market expansion.Provide financial insight to guide capital allocation and investment decisions.Support executive leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and business case development.

FP&A Process & Systems Leadership

Develop and enhance financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.Implement scalable financial models, reporting tools, and business intelligence solutions.Ensure alignment between financial planning processes and operational reporting systems.Drive continuous improvement in financial analysis and reporting capabilities.

Leadership & Team Development

Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with accounting, operations, supply chain, and executive leadership.Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.Mentor team members and support their professional development.

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