Sr. Finance Manager - Planning and Corporate Budget Analysis

Job Description

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Lakeland Fire + Safety Huntsville Headquarters
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 Day remote

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities for Lakeland Fire + Safety. This role plays a critical part in identifying cost‑saving opportunities, supporting executive leadership with financial insights, and advancing key initiatives—including mergers and acquisitions, operational improvements, and strategic planning. The Senior Manager FP&A partners closely with global and domestic business leaders to ensure strong financial performance and alignment to company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all financial planning activities, including monthly revenue projections, quarterly forecasts, and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Develop FP&A strategies that improve profitability and strengthen financial performance across the company.
• Provide financial analysis and support for mergers and acquisitions as needed.
• Meet regularly with key business leaders to review results, performance trends, and spending patterns.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Define critical milestones for building accurate and timely financial projections.
• Develop supporting analytics and planning assumptions to guide business decision‑making.
• Prepare ad‑hoc financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to evaluate performance and emerging trends.
• Track progress toward financial objectives and assist functional leaders in managing performance.

Reporting

• Produce and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Support executive leadership and Board of Directors meetings with detailed financial analysis.
• Lead monthly business reviews across all major sites and present financial insights and projections.
• Ensure adherence to key reporting timelines and planning cycles.

Process Improvement & Performance Optimization

• Conduct benchmarking analyses and develop key performance indicators to measure and enhance financial outcomes.
• Lead cost‑reduction assessments and partner with business units to identify operational efficiencies.
• Improve FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and flash reporting, by leveraging relevant tools and best practices.
• Utilize strong business acumen and problem‑solving skills to assist leaders in optimizing performance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant FP&A exposure—preferably in an international public company.
• Demonstrated success partnering with and influencing senior leaders.
• Strong strategic planning, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cost control.
• Exceptional communication skills, including preparation and delivery of senior‑level presentations.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to implement controls while driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to independently make decisions, manage issues to closure, and solve complex problems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience analyzing, organizing, and presenting data to support decision‑making.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP (company is currently implementing SAP).
• Experience with Prophix or similar FP&A tools.
• Experience in the textile industry.
• Experience working with global teams across time zones.