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. • 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. 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