Operations FP&A Manager
Core
Primary finance business partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Project Management teams, driving operational performance and profitability through financial leadership and analytics.
Role type
Operations FP&A Manager
Builds
Operational forecasts, inventory management strategies, WIP reporting processes, manufacturing KPI dashboards, and project financial tracking.
Domain
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operational forecasting, inventory management, working capital optimization, variance analysis, root-cause analysis, profitability assessment, capital investment evaluation, manufacturing KPI reporting, ERP proficiency, advanced Excel
Preferred skills
Power BI, Tableau, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead operational forecasting for production volumes, labor, material consumption, manufacturing costs, inventory and working capital; Partner with Operations leadership to identify financial risks and opportunities; Analyze raw material, WIP and finished goods inventories and drive inventory turn improvements; Monitor inventory aging, excess inventory and obsolescence exposure; Establish and maintain robust WIP reporting and forecasting processes; Track project costs, margins, labor utilization and forecasted outcomes; Develop and maintain manufacturing KPI dashboards and performance analytics; Perform variance analysis, root-cause analysis and profitability assessments; Support capital investment evaluations and operational improvement initiatives; Serve as a trusted business partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project leaders.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC