<p>Our client is a scaling manufacturing organization experiencing continued growth and looking to add an FP&A Manager who can help the business make smarter, more informed decisions as it evolves.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not a traditional FP&A Manager role focused primarily on reporting and budgeting. The ideal candidate will be a strategic financial partner who enjoys building financial models, evaluating investments and initiatives, and helping leadership understand the financial implications of important business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>As a FP&A Manager you'll have the opportunity to work closely with executive and operational leaders on growth initiatives, capital investments, process improvements, cost-reduction opportunities and other strategic projects.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead financial analysis and modeling to support strategic business decisions and growth initiatives.</li><li>Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate investments, projects, operational changes and potential business opportunities.</li><li>Develop ROI, NPV, payback and scenario analyses to assess the financial impact of proposed initiatives.</li><li>Partner with operations, manufacturing, supply chain and leadership to develop business cases and quantify opportunities.</li><li>Analyze the financial impact of capital investments, automation, equipment purchases, capacity expansion and process improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability, reduce costs and optimize the use of company resources.</li><li>Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts and long-range financial plans.</li><li>Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Develop financial and operational KPIs that provide leadership with better visibility into business performance.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for non-financial leaders.</li><li>Support strategic and transformation projects by providing financial analysis, modeling and decision support.</li><li>Partner with accounting to ensure financial reporting and analysis accurately reflect business performance.</li><li>Continuously improve FP&A processes, reporting tools and analytical capabilities as the organization scales.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<p>Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is adding a FP&A Manager to their team. They are going through an exciting period of transformation focused on improving operational performance, strengthening financial results, and creating a more efficient and scalable business.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond traditional budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, this individual will take an active role in identifying cost reduction opportunities, evaluating operational performance, and driving initiatives that improve profitability and efficiency across the organization.</p><p>The ideal FP&A Manager candidate is a proactive business partner who can connect financial data to operational decisions, influence stakeholders, and help translate strategic objectives into measurable financial outcomes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cost Optimization & Business Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement, distribution, and other functional leaders to identify, evaluate, and drive cost savings initiatives across the organization.</li><li>Analyze cost structures, spending trends, and operational performance to uncover opportunities for improved efficiencies and profitability.</li><li>Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate cost reduction opportunities, process improvements, and transformation initiatives.</li><li>Establish financial baselines, track savings initiatives, and measure realized financial impact against established targets.</li><li>Monitor project performance and ensure cost savings initiatives deliver sustainable, measurable results.</li><li>Challenge existing processes and spending practices, providing financial insight and recommendations that support better business decisions.</li><li>Support organizational transformation efforts through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and ongoing performance monitoring.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, operational decisions, and profitability improvement initiatives.</li><li>Analyze key financial and operational KPIs, translating complex data into actionable insights for leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Build strong relationships with operational leaders, serving as a trusted financial partner and advisor.</li><li>Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and procurement teams to understand operational challenges and identify financial improvement opportunities.</li><li>Help establish and monitor operational KPIs related to productivity, labor efficiency, material costs, overhead absorption, inventory, and distribution expenses.</li><li>Provide financial support for capital investments, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Communicate financial results and recommendations in a way that drives accountability and action throughout the organization.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
We are looking for an FP&A Manager to support financial planning activities for a transport organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can translate changing business conditions into reliable forecasts, practical models, and clear recommendations. The role works closely with operational leaders to evaluate performance, assess future scenarios, and maintain visibility into cash needs and financial outlook.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with leaders across business units each month to gather updated assumptions and develop forward-looking financial projections for the remainder of the year.<br>• Review actual results against plan and forecast, investigate key drivers of variance, and explain findings to support decision-making.<br>• Maintain forecasting tools and planning systems by entering revised projections and refreshing cash runway and broader financial outlook data.<br>• Build flexible financial models to evaluate cash usage, revenue possibilities, and the impact of emerging commercial opportunities.<br>• Conduct ad hoc analysis with limited initial information, including scenario modeling for potential new sites or business initiatives.<br>• Prepare clear financial summaries and insights that help stakeholders understand risks, trends, and performance expectations.<br>• Support budgeting and ongoing planning activities by improving assumptions, testing scenarios, and refining forecast accuracy.<br>• Contribute to finance operations within a lean team environment, bringing sound judgment on topics such as leases, debt, and overall funding considerations.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee financial strategy, reporting, and operational accounting for a manufacturing organization in Fraser, Michigan. This role will guide budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and internal controls while supporting sound business decisions across departments. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sharp analytical judgment, and a hands-on approach to improving financial and administrative processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead companywide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, providing clear visibility into performance across departments and functions.<br>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to leadership.<br>• Direct the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, statement consolidation, and analysis of key financial results.<br>• Strengthen standard costing practices by maintaining accurate product cost data and supporting margin, inventory, and bill of materials analysis.<br>• Establish and refine internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and core administrative HR activities to ensure dependable day-to-day execution.<br>• Partner with operations on purchasing and inventory management, using financial insight to support cost control and performance improvement.<br>• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and financial reporting packages that help leaders measure results and act on trends.<br>• Evaluate accounting systems and current processes, recommending and implementing improvements that enhance productivity and financial accuracy.<br>• Serve as a primary financial liaison with external partners, including auditors and other third-party stakeholders, on behalf of the company.
<p>A regional nonprofit is seeking a <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to lead financial strategy, compliance, budgeting, grant accounting, and audit functions. This senior leadership role partners closely with Executive Directors and Boards of Trustees to support the organization’s financial health and operational effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting</li><li>Oversee fund accounting for restricted grants, contracts, and foundation funding</li><li>Ensure compliance with grant requirements, tax filings, audits, and government regulations</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and fiscal procedures</li><li>Support Finance and Audit Committees and present financial information to leadership and boards</li><li>Supervise and develop finance staff</li><li>Manage insurance, financial institutions, fixed assets, leases, and real estate-related financial matters</li></ul><p><br></p>