Manufacturing Financial Planner & Analyst Position Available In Transylvania, North Carolina

Manufacturing Financial Planner & Analyst 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Brevard, NC 28712

Position Summary:

The FP&A Analyst – Manufacturing and Pricing will serve as strategic business partner to operations, responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting across manufacturing sites. This role will deliver key insights to drive operational efficiency, cost control, and strategic investment decisions. The role will play a critical role in driving the company’s pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and financial planning processes. This position will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to provide actionable insights that support revenue growth and margin improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Pricing Support the development and implementation of pricing strategies for new and existing products across multiple channels. Conduct profitability and margin analysis at product, customer, and channel levels. Analyze competitive pricing trends and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on pricing, contracts, and bids. Develop pricing models and tools to improve decision-making and efficiency. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting cycles Partner with cross-functional teams on new product development and go-to-market plans. Ensure pricing compliance and documentation for internal controls and audit purposes. Assist in scenario modeling and financial impact analysis for pricing initiatives. Manufacturing Cost Analysis Analyze and track key cost drivers including raw materials, labor, and overhead. Prepare detailed variance analysis (e.g., material usage, labor efficiency, production volume). Support month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting and cost of goods sold. Operational Performance Monitoring Track manufacturing KPIs such as yield, scrap, downtime, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and inventory turnover. Prepare dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to operations and leadership teams. Capital Planning Support capital expenditure planning and project evaluation (ROI, NPV, IRR analysis). Partner with engineering and operations to assess financial impacts of capital initiatives. Forecasting & Scenario Modeling Build financial models to assess different manufacturing and cost scenarios. Evaluate the impact of changes in production volumes, raw material prices, and labor rates on margins. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with operations, procurement, engineering, corporate finance and sales to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data and assumptions. Provide finance support for plant performance reviews, cost improvement initiatives, and ad-hoc business cases.

Required Skills and Experience:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools. Experience with pricing, manufacturing accounting and cost accounting principles. Ability to communicate financial data and analysis effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field Relevant experience in manufacturing FP&A or a similar role

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field Or a combination of education and a minimum of 3 years work experience in Purchasing / Operations Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required Sage and/or experience in other ERP/MRP platforms preferred Ability to communicate well required, as well as good organizational skills Ability to read, write, and possess basic math skills, comprehension of weights and weight calculations, percentages, number sequences and ability to convert kilograms to pounds and vice versa Valid NC driver’s license What we offer: Competitive Pay with annual market evaluation Health insurance including medical, vision and dental 401k with a 4% company match EAP Parental Leave Generous PTO policy Company Holidays This job description outlines the essential requirements for job fulfillment; however, it is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee in this position may be called upon to perform other duties and may need to be flexible concerning hours available to work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.