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.
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Aug 4, 2026 Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Location:
Hybrid - 2 days a week in office in Gonzales, TX; 3 days remote Position Overview
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will serve as the strategic finance leader responsible for driving the company's budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and profitability analysis. Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead the development, management, and execution of the full annual financial budget for the company.
Own ongoing forecasting processes, including monthly and quarterly reforecasts, scenario modeling, and variance analysis.
Partner with cross?functional leaders (Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing) to ensure alignment between financial plans and business objectives.
Build and enhance forecasting models to improve accuracy, visibility, and decision?making.
Financial Reporting & Executive Support
Produce high?quality financial reporting packages for the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and external lenders.
Present financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
Support strategic initiatives by providing financial insights, modeling, and recommendations.
Profitability & Manufacturing Analytics
Analyze product?level and customer?level profitability, including cost?to?serve, margin performance, and manufacturing cost drivers.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to understand production economics, cost variances, and efficiency opportunities.
Lead pricing analysis for consumer products, including elasticity, competitive benchmarking, and margin optimization.
Leadership & Process Improvement
Lead and develop a pricing analyst, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Implement systems, tools, and processes that enhance financial reporting, planning accuracy, and operational transparency.
Drive financial discipline across the organization through education, partnership, and strong communication. Required Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of progressive FP&A experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience building and leading a full financial budget for an organization, including ongoing forecasting responsibilities.
Proven experience producing financial reporting for Boards of Directors and external lenders.
Strong background in product?level and customer?level profitability analysis within a manufacturing setting.
Hands?on consumer products pricing experience, including margin analysis and pricing strategy.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and FP&A systems (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, NetSuite, SAP, Power Pivot, etc.).
