Senior Finance Manager- FP&A (Hybrid, Union City)
About the position We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Finance Manager to be a strategic partner and financial steward for our growing organization. The ideal candidate will bring both a strong analytical mindset and a proactive leadership style to elevate financial performance and empower cross- functional teams. This is a hands-on leadership role with high visibility and impact. You’ll help develop best-in class reporting capabilities, shape financial planning for the business, drive process improvements, and influence decisions that directly affect the company’s success. Responsibilities • Shape financial reporting and planning with a particular emphasis on designing and building reporting aligned with new financial planning & reporting systems • Design and build financial reporting packages from ideation to rollout that are aligned with new ERP system, Oracle Fusion, and new Financial Planning module. Streamline packaging preparation processes while deepening the level of analysis and storytelling around business results • Assist in the implementation of our inaugural financial planning & budgeting module via consulting on design, standing up reporting, and completing user acceptance testing • Support Long Range Planning, ensuring appropriate sequencing of investments and financial plans are aligned with the company’s strategic initiatives. Perform sensitivity/scenario analysis for opportunities and risks • Elevate variance analysis by partnering with cross-functional partners to foster accountability and drive meaningful action. • Champion financial acumen across the organization through education and engagement • Be a strategic finance partner – influencing product, pricing and investment decisions to drive profitable growth • Partner on high-impact, strategic initiatives such as new product launches, pricing strategy, and cost optimization, helping to shape strategic decisions that drive profitable growth • Evaluate new pricing / go-to-market structures as well as cost-justified pricing actions. Play an active role in product development process, ensuring Finance has a seat at the table early in the process and is able to influence decisions. • Provide actionable business insights and identify value-creation opportunities through advanced financial modeling and analysis • Perform cash flow and NPV analysis to support decision-making related to capital investments • Own pricing management, establishing strong financial controls and ensure consistency with ERP • Drive process improvements & systems optimization • Identify, implement and optimize processes that enhance accuracy, speed, and decision quality across finance • Lead the adoption of AI technologies and automation into financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and unlock next-level business intelligence • Drive continuous improvement in reporting capabilities, leveraging new ERP/financial planning system to deliver more dynamic, actionable business insights • Drive accountability with project teams to stay committed to Governance and Stage Gate processes • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in financial practices and procedures Requirements • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the manufacturing or consumer products sector. • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. • MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is highly valued • Ability to communicate and influence in a cross functional environment across all levels of management • Ability to work independently and proactively lead key processes and drive change • Outstanding communication skills and ability to effectively and clearly communicate business drivers and explain financials • An eye for detail and accuracy • Critical thinking and a demonstrated ability to draw connections between analysis and actionable insight and then leverage data to influence action • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm • A proven track record of leading financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes • Outstanding Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills. Oracle Fusion experience is a strong advantage Nice-to-haves • MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is highly valued • Oracle Fusion experience is a strong advantage Apply tot his job