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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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Atlanta, GA, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Other

The Role

Leads budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, market analysis, financial modeling, capital investment evaluation, and M&A support. Partners with regional FP&A teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align KPIs, assess business performance, develop scenarios, and provide recommendations to senior leadership. The role also prepares executive reporting, analyzes copper pricing and end-market trends, and supports valuation, due diligence, quality of earnings reviews, and post-transaction integration.

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

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.
Education & Experience Requirements
- 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.

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Minimum of 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
Ability to develop complex financial models and summarize 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
Master’s degree, MBA, or related discipline
Korean language fluency