Director of FP&A

The FP&A Director will lead the financial planning and analysis function for a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing company. Reporting to the CFO, this strategic leader will partner with senior leadership to enhance business performance, improve operational efficiency, and support key decision-making initiatives. While initially an individual contributor role, this position is expected to evolve into building and leading a high-performing FP&A team as the organization continues to scale.
Worksite Location: Maple Grove, MN
Salary Range: $150K – $190K/yr. base salary + bonus (final compensation dependent on experience and qualifications)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) with company match
Roles & Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles across all business units and manufacturing facilities.
Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning, capacity planning, and capital allocation decisions.
Build and maintain long-term (3–5 year) financial plans aligned with strategic growth objectives.
Business Performance Analysis

Deliver actionable insights on financial and operational performance, including gross margin analysis, KPIs, and product line profitability.
Monitor key manufacturing metrics such as cost per unit, labor efficiency, material usage, overhead absorption, and capacity utilization.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across manufacturing costs, supply chain dynamics, and market conditions.
Conduct detailed variance analysis between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, providing meaningful recommendations.
Strategic Partnership

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, COO, and plant managers, guiding operational and strategic decisions.
Support strategic initiatives including new product launches, capital investments, make-vs-buy analysis, and facility optimization.
Lead development of business cases for capital expenditures, equipment purchases, and operational improvement initiatives.
Present financial results, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Team Leadership & Development

Foster a culture of analytical rigor, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team as the business scales.
Provide coaching and professional development once the FP&A team is established.
Systems & Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement in financial planning tools, reporting systems, and analytical processes.
Lead implementation and optimization of FP&A software and advise on ERP reporting functionality.
Standardize reporting frameworks and KPIs across manufacturing locations.
Ensure data integrity and establish best practices for financial analysis.
Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
8+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
Recent experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong business acumen with deep understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and operational metrics.
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Vena, Oracle EPM, or similar).
Working knowledge of ERP systems and reporting capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
Demonstrated success driving process improvements and delivering actionable insights.
Preferred

MBA or CPA.
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain finance, and procurement analytics.
ERP implementation or deployment experience.
M&A experience.
Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
Capital project evaluation and ROI analysis experience.
Proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
Experience working in a private equity-backed organization.
Key Competencies

Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
Collaborative and cross-functional mindset.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical acumen.
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
Influential communicator who can drive alignment without direct authority.
Adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Results-oriented with strong project management skills.
About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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