FP&A Manager

Company Description

ITW Pro Brands is a manufacturer of lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and corrosion preventatives formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality for customers. We go to market through B2B with a focus on the automotive, aviation, fabricated metal, food processing and machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales team provides expert, value-added consulting at the customer level. ITW Pro Brands has 3 manufacturing facilities (Olathe, KS, Tucker, GA and DeWitt, IA) and employs 250+ individuals.

Job Description

Summary:

 The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in the financial planning and analysis function of the organization. This position is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts to support strategic decision-making and enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Division Controller.

Essential Duties:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinating inputs from various departments.
• Develop and maintain financial rolling forecasts and models to support business planning.
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and trends.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, including ROI assessments and profitability analysis. 
• Analyze operational performance and provide actionable insights to management.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintenance of Domo and Dashboard creations
• Lender reporting & requests
• Variance analysis
• Forecasting analysis and management of the process for the Sales Team
• Data consolidation, as requested by the Sales Leadership Team
• Work within the ERP System (Today Microsoft NAV) to serve as the sales team expert while providing relevant reporting, analysis, and insight to the Sales Leadership Team
• Create ad-hoc Excel reports as directed by the Sales Leadership Team or other team members.

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop long-term financial strategies.
  • Innovation financial analysis (CBI) 
  • Quad & Quartile/FTB financial partner 
  • Pricing strategy analysis and evolution
• Assist in the development of business cases for new projects and initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop FP&A team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Collaborate with finance/accounting colleagues to ensure alignment of financial objectives across the organization.
• Additional:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the FP&A function.
• Implement best practices in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Other Ad Hoc projects/needs

Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in FP&A or finance roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and commercial functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.