A Financial Planning Manager manages the planning of financial activities for a company or organization. Leads the budgeting process, prepares financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports; supervises accounting and preparation of financial reports; advises management with regard to finance decisions.
North Sutton, New Hampshire Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Work arrangement: Hybrid eligible, with up to two remote days per week Position Summary / Job Purpose Labsphere is seeking an FP&A Manager to support financial planning and analysis across the organization. This role will partner with finance and operational leaders to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to translate financial results into practical business insights. Experience in a manufacturing environment required with Epicor ERP preferred. Work Location and Hybrid Schedule This position is based in North Sutton, New Hampshire. Following an initial onboarding and training period, the position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule of up to two remote days per week, based on business needs, job performance, and manager approval. Regular on-site presence and flexibility to work additional days on-site when business needs require are essential components of the role. Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Support the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts. Prepare monthly reporting packages, including comparisons of actual results to budget, forecast, and prior year. Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, headcount, working capital, and other key business drivers. Identify and explain significant financial and operational variances. Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic and operational decisions. Partner with department leaders to understand performance, validate assumptions, and improve forecast accuracy. Assist with cash flow forecasting and analysis. Develop and maintain financial dashboards and key performance indicators. Support profitability analysis by customer, product, business unit, and other relevant dimensions. Assist with acquisition integration, financial modeling, and other strategic initiatives as needed. Improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of financial reporting and planning processes. Extract and analyze financial and operational data from Epicor and other business systems. Support executive and board-level reporting as required. Perform other financial analysis and special projects as assigned. General Requirements (Education, Experience, Attributes of Successful Candidate) Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field. Preferably five or more years of relevant FP&A, corporate finance, or financial-analysis experience. Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and management reporting. Ability to organize and interpret large amounts of financial and operational data. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred:
Experience in a manufacturing or engineered-products environment.
Preferred:
Experience with Epicor ERP.
Preferred:
Experience with Power BI or another business-intelligence and visualization platform.
Preferred:
Familiarity with private-equity-backed organizations, acquisition integration, or multi-entity reporting. Success in This Role The successful candidate will improve the organization's visibility into financial performance, strengthen forecast accuracy, and provide timely, actionable analysis that helps leadership make informed business decisions.
Pay:
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
