FP&A Manager - Manufacturing

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The FP&A Manager plays a vital role in our Finance team, focusing on financial consolidation, forecasting, and budgeting. This position demands strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in manufacturing and financial reporting. Reporting to the Sr. Finance Director, the FP&A Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess profitability, performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financial processes including forecasting, planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements, identifying opportunities for profit and cash flow improvements.
• Lead the preparation of monthly forecasts and Monthly Operating Reviews.
• Monitor backlog, orders, and sales to support cross-functional financial analyses.
• Compile financial results and provide support to commercial and operating teams.
• Enhance and streamline daily and monthly reporting processes.
• Oversee strategic planning and budgeting, including assumptions, modeling, consolidation, and presentations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to aid senior management decisions.
• Track weekly orders, sales, profit, and cash against targets.
• Update and analyze cost and expense trends to ensure forecast alignment. Lead price analytics initiatives.
• Develop and maintain internal FP&A reports. Work with site controllers on spending analysis.
• Extract financial data from various systems and develop tracking mechanisms for key site KPIs and analytics.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred.

Experience:

• At least 7 years in accounting and financial analysis in manufacturing or similar industry is required.
• Minimum 3 years in forecasting.
• Experience with large data models and data manipulation.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Hyperion) and Power BI preferred.
• Up to 15% travel required

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel expertise required.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Capability to synthesize complex data for decision-making.
• Proactive and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with high integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to build relationships and manage multiple projects under pressure

The expected salary range for this position is:

Located in Fort Worth, TX - $118,000 - $125,000
Located in Blauvelt, NY - $126,000 - $141,000

Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.