FP&A Manager

Title: FP&A Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Location: DMG MORI Manufacturing, Davis, CA- Onsite Role

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM

Classification: Exempt

Travel: 0% - 10%

 This position has access to equipment and/or technology that is subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Hiring by DMG MORI must be made in compliance with applicable regulations.

 DMG MORI Manufacturing is seeking a skilled and hands-on FP&A Manager. A successful candidate will have expertise in FP&A, cost accounting. This individual contributor role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to independently execute financial processes. The role will assist with forecasting and performance analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. This candidate will also play a key role in future ERP implementation projects (SAP S4); contributing to system design, data validation, and post-go-live stabilization. 

 Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up to and are not limited to:

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly/monthly forecasting
• Conduct variance analysis and present actionable insight to management
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Production, Procurement, Logistics, Sales) to gather business inputs
• Manage actual manufacturing cost analysis, including labor, materials, overhead, and logistics
• Monitor production efficiencies, yield, scrap, and other operational KPIs impacting cost
• Support month-end close activities related to COGS, WIP and inventory accounting
• Leverage ERP functionality to automate manual processes and improve accuracy
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies
• Support internal/external audit requirements
• Serve as finance lead/key user in ERP implementation project
• Define finance and cost accounting requirements suitable for an actual-cost environment
• Ensure a smooth transition and stabilize finance processes after go-live
• Ability to work effectively with global teams across time zones

Minimum and Preferred Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 5-10+ years of experience in FP&A or cost accounting, in a manufacturing environment a plus
• Strong analytical capability with hands-on experience analyzing actual manufacturing costs
• Experience with inventory accounting, COGS analysis, and month-end close
• Ability to work independently in a standalone finance role
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
• Experience with ERP implementation projects (SAP) preferred
• Knowledge of data migration, UAT, or BI/reporting tools preferred
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
• Experience working in multinational corporate environments a plus

Work Environment:

General office environment will be experienced. There will be periodic exposure to a manufacturing environment which may present hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated manual machinery. 

Physical Demands:

Frequent: sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones. 

Periodic: standing, walking 

Occasional: bending, stooping, lifting