Financial, Planning, & Analysis Manager Carolina Container a division of New Indy - 2.2 High Point, NC Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Accounting systems Spreadsheets ERP systems Business intelligence tools Bachelor's degree Accounting and finance experience Excel data analysis Full Job Description The FP&A Manager leads budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, performance analysis, and business decision support activities. The position partners with executive leadership and operational management to drive profitable growth, improve financial performance, support capital investments, and provide actionable insights across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning processes. Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and long-range forecasts. Analyze revenue, margins, labor, overhead, working capital, and profitability trends. Prepare monthly management reporting packages and KPI dashboards. Evaluate capital expenditures, depreciation, and ROI opportunities. Partner with leaders to improve financial performance and cost efficiency. Present recommendations to senior leadership. Maintain forecasting accuracy and continuous process improvements. Analyze plant and operational performance metrics. Support standard costing, inventory analysis, and manufacturing variances. Monitor labor, material, freight, and overhead spending. Evaluate capacity utilization and productivity initiatives. Support capital requests and operational investment decisions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and develop Financial Analysts and FP&A staff. Establish goals and performance expectations. Coach, mentor, train, and evaluate team performance. Participate in recruiting, hiring, succession planning, and talent development. Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required. MBA, CPA, CMA, or FPAC preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

5-8+ years of progressive finance, accounting, FP&A, or corporate finance experience. 2-3+ years of leadership experience preferred. Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred. Advanced experience with ERP systems, BI reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Thinking; Financial Modeling; Forecasting & Budgeting; Business Partnership; Leadership; Communication; Project Management; Problem Solving; Analytical Skills; Continuous Improvement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office environment with occasional visits to production and warehouse facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties may change at any time based on business needs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.