- Senior
- Oficina en Shoreview
SUMMARY: We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our growing finance team at our Shoreview headquarters. This leader will act as a trusted business partner, working closely with operations and manufacturing to drive value creation through insightful financial planning, forecasting, KPI development, and performance management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
- Serve as a strategic partner to operations, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
- Provide insight-driven financial counsel to influence decisions and support Binks’ performance goals.
- Forecasting, Budgeting & Reporting
- Lead the development of accurate rolling forecasts and annual budgeting.
- Drive variance analysis and financial reporting, uncovering actionable business insights.
- KPI Development & Performance Management
- Identify, define, and monitor key performance indicators tailored to manufacturing and operations.
- Deliver regular performance dashboards and narrative interpretations to support operational improvements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with operations, engineering, and product development teams to understand cost drivers and production dynamics.
- Partner with supply chain and procurement to model cost impacts and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Team Building & Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaborative excellence.
- Strategic Initiatives & Value Creation
- Support operational excellence programs and manufacturing efficiency projects with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and ROI assessments.
- Drive initiatives focused on margin enhancement, working capital optimization, and cost savings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally within manufacturing
- Demonstrable experience in hands-on forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
- Strong partnership skills with ability to translate finance into insights that influence decisions
- Comfortable operating in cross-functional, fast-paced settings with ability to influence
- Expertise in establishing and tracking manufacturing-relevant KPIs.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, Excel modeling, and business intelligence platforms.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills with a bias toward execution and results.
