Senior Manager FP&A

Kforce's client, a leading industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial operations at a major production facility in Illinois, close to downtown. This full-time onsite leadership role partners directly with plant leadership and oversees a team of analysts responsible for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic financial insights supporting operational decision making. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and a passion for driving performance. Competitive salary and benefits, Medical, Dental and Vision, 401(k), parental leave, PTO, retirement account, tuition assistance plan, flexible spending accounts and other company perks. Flexibility as needed for remote days. Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team of plant focused FP&A analysts
• Serve as the primary financial business partner to the facility's General Manager
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis and provide actionable insight into plant performance
• Own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial updates
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, standardization, and reporting accuracy
• Support capital investment decisions through business cases and financial modeling
• Prepare and present financial insights to plant and executive leadership
• Support cost improvement initiatives across plant operations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of FP&A or related analytical experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Proven experience leading and developing high performing teams
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Experience with Oracle ERP, OneStream, Power BI, or Python preferred