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We are seeking a strategic and analytical Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Finance team. This newly created role will establish and build our Financial Planning & Analysis capabilities, providing critical financial insights that support continued profitable growth across the organization.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Manager, FP&A will serve as a trusted business partner to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). This individual will play a key role in driving the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting, financial reporting, and business decision support while helping develop a best-in-class FP&A function.
This position is based in Denver, PA, with occasional travel to our Lancaster-area facilities. Candidates located in the Lancaster County area strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process, including preparation of the Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
- Develop and maintain monthly financial forecasts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow projections.
- Collaborate with the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to incorporate operational inputs into financial forecasts and budgets.
- Partner closely with the CRO and COO to provide financial analysis, decision support, and strategic recommendations.
- Develop and maintain gross margin reporting by product and customer.
- Analyze and track customer rebates and sales commissions.
- Monitor and report on capital expenditures (CapEx).
- Analyze and track commodity exposure, including copper pricing (COMEX).
- Prepare and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
- Develop, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Become the organization's Power BI subject matter expert to enhance reporting and business intelligence capabilities.
- Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned by the CFO.
- Honor Direct Wire's core values.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- CPA and/or MBA preferred, but not required.
- 7–8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment utilizing a fully integrated ERP system.
- Minimum of two years of experience preparing or assisting in the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
- Experience working within a fully integrated ERP system and utilizing a general ledger required.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting concepts, including inventory valuation, bills of material (BOMs), routings, and shop floor transactions.
- Experience developing annual budgets and monthly forecasts preferred.
- Experience using business intelligence tools, particularly Power BI, preferred.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively partner with executive leadership.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a new FP&A function and make a meaningful impact on the financial and operational success of a growing manufacturing organization. You'll work directly with executive leadership, influence strategic decision-making, and help shape the future of the business through data-driven financial insights.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families starting on day one
- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Coverage options for disability, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, and life insurance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) with a 5% company match after 90 days of employment
- Pet insurance
- Generous paid time off, wellness days for on-site roles, and paid holidays
Our Core Values
- Be a Great Person: Practice the highest integrity, care for and respect all, and always do the right thing.
- Serve Your Customers Well: Do whatever it takes for customer success, be driven for mutual success, and be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.
- Do Great Work: Seek continuous improvement, take the initiative and be proactive with solutions, be eager to share your ideas, and practice fanatical attention to detail.
- Be a Great Teammate: Be positive, enthusiastic, and energetic, be fun to work with and for, be a good listener, and be eager to serve others well.
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Direct Wire uses eVerify and we are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
Work Location: In person
