Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are looking for a talented Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance for our Automotive Client in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Drive Strategic Financial Planning – By leading the development of accurate forecasts and budgets, you’ll enable informed decision-making that supports the organization’s long-term goals. Enhance Financial Transparency – Your analysis and interpretation of financial data will provide leadership with clear insights into performance, risks, and opportunities. Influence Business Outcomes – Through proactive partnership with management, you’ll help identify areas for cost optimization and revenue growth, directly impacting profitability. Lead High-Value Projects – Designing and managing strategic financial analysis initiatives will support critical business transformations and competitive positioning. Optimize Financial Systems – Ensuring effective utilization of financial tools will improve accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of reporting across the organization. Develop Future Talent – By coaching and mentoring financial analysts, you’ll build a strong, capable team that drives excellence and innovation in financial management. Strengthen Compliance and Governance – Your oversight of financial processes will ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements, reducing risk exposure. Shape Organizational Strategy – Your insights and recommendations will influence key decisions, helping the business adapt to market changes and achieve sustainable growth. To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Strong Business Partnering Skills – Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, understand business priorities, and influence decisions by providing actionable financial insights. Effective Communication – Deliver clear, tailored messages across multiple formats to ensure alignment and understanding among diverse audiences. Leadership and Team Management – Direct, delegate, and remove obstacles for your team while coaching and mentoring analysts to develop their skills and drive performance. Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability – Navigate complexity and ambiguity by interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and providing solutions that mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities. Results-Driven Mindset – Maintain focus on achieving objectives under challenging circumstances, ensuring financial plans and forecasts align with organizational goals. Process Optimization and Compliance – Utilize financial systems effectively, streamline workflows, and ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational standards for accurate reporting and forecasting. Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required. Experience: Significant experience required, including supervisory experience. Additional Information: Reporting & Analysis Lead monthly and quarterly consolidated actuals reporting and variance analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights to senior leadership during forums such as Supply Chain Operations Reviews and Power Gen IO meetings. Ensure data accuracy and integrity by investigating variances, identifying root causes, and driving corrective actions in partnership with cross‑functional teams. Oversee key reporting deliverables, including T‑Chart, PSBU tariff reporting, headcount reporting, and month‑end revenue estimation. Forecasting & Planning Manage quarterly forecast cycles and monthly V&O processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and supply chain priorities. Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, enhance visibility, and optimize spe…

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