Vaco

FP&A Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC (with up to 25% travel)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FP&A leader to help build our corporate FP&A function from the ground up. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will centralize the finance function at our HQ in Charlotte, consolidating efforts from our three different sites. This position requires a strong communicator capable of handling a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

Company Overview:

Join a high-growth global multinational company in the manufacturing and aerospace industry. The company has experienced 40% growth over the past year and anticipates similar growth in 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• FP&A Leadership:
  • Help build and centralize the corporate FP&A function, consolidating finance efforts from three different sites.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis to support business initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with site controllers and finance team members to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives, providing financial insights and recommendations.
  • Assist in the preparation of long-term financial plans and capital expenditure analyses.
  • Participate in the development of business cases for new projects and investments.
• Team Building & Management:
  • Oversee and mentor finance team members at three different sites, centralizing their reporting to HQ.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the finance function.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or aerospace (public company experience is a plus but not required).
• 5-10 years of FP&A experience, including heavy financial modeling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Experience as a Senior Financial Analyst or similar role, with a proven track record of success.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or MBA is a plus).

Why Join?

• High-Growth Environment: Be part of a rapidly expanding global company with a strong growth trajectory.
• Dynamic Role: Enjoy a strategic finance view while building and leading a team from the ground up.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement as we centralize and strengthen our finance function.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary with performance-based bonus potential.

If you are a strategic thinker with a strong FP&A background and are excited about building a corporate finance function, we want to hear from you!