The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and financial performance.
- Planning & Forecasting
- Support the annual corporate budget process and the preparation of financial forecasts and long-range strategic plans.
- Partner with regional FP&A teams across manufacturing sites to align KPIs, targets, and reporting methodologies.
- Performance Analysis & Insights
- Analyze monthly business and financial performance against budget, forecast, and KPIs, identifying key variance drivers and trends.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including corrective actions where necessary.
- Prepare financial reporting and presentations for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
- Market Analysis
- Monitor and analyze key end markets, including EV/automotive, energy and grid infrastructure, and industrial applications, and translate demand trends into their impact on volume, product mix, revenue, and margin.
- Prepare quarterly copper pricing reports, analyzing market trends and their impact on business performance.
- Investment & Strategic Analysis
- Review and challenge CapEx proposals using DCF, NPV/IRR, and payback analysis to assess investment justification and alignment with business strategy.
- Develop dynamic financial models and scenario analyses, partnering with cross-functional teams to evaluate new projects, strategic initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Support M&A activities in partnership with corporate development and executive leadership through financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, Quality of Earnings review, and post-transaction integration planning.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
- Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a global FP&A environment.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing organization required.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis tools and systems.
- Technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
- Proven ability to develop complex financial models and summarize large data sets into actionable insights.
Skills and Abilities Required
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting FP&A initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.
- Korean language fluency preferred.
- Planning & Forecasting
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Master's degree, MBA, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a global FP&A environment
- Experience supporting a manufacturing organization
- Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis tools and systems
- Technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting standards
- Experience developing complex financial models and summarizing large data sets into actionable insights
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations
- Experience supporting FP&A initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions
- Korean language fluency
What We Do
Essex Solutions is a leading global provider of magnet wire used by major OEMs and industry leaders in the automotive, energy, industrial, and commercial and residential sectors. The company leverages vertically integrated capabilities in R&D, rod production, and enamels to support hybrid and electric mobility, grid infrastructure, and industrial automation, helping manufacturers innovate and accelerate time to market for future technologies.

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