Senior FP&A Manager - Corporate - newly created due to growth! at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

Job Summary:



The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key strategic partner responsible for driving financial performance, forecasting, and decision support within a fast-paced international manufacturing environment. This role provides leadership in budgeting, financial modeling, and analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives. The position reports to the VP of Finance and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility, optimize costs, and drive profitability.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the FP&A function, ensuring accurate and timely financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.


• Develop and maintain financial models to support short-term and long-term strategic planning.


• Analyze key financial and operational metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.


• Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations for cost optimization and revenue growth.


• Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.


• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and executive leadership.


• Support capital investment decisions by conducting financial analysis, ROI assessments, and scenario planning.


• Enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.


• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.


• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Strong understanding of financial modeling and variance analysis.


• Proficiency in financial systems such as Power BI, Hyperion, Tableau, or similar reporting and dashboarding tools.


• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with business intelligence tools is a plus.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.


• Strong leadership and team management abilities with a focus on collaboration and process improvement.


• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced international business environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key player in shaping financial strategy in a global manufacturing company.


• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and growth-driven environment.


• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Apply Now