Financial Planning Analyst

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This FP&A role is responsible for leading Domaille Engineering’s annual budget and ongoing forecast process, providing financial analysis, decision-making tools, and support to key stakeholders to help achieve the company’s strategic objectives. Additionally, this position is responsible for leveraging and optimizing tools to support the budgeting and forecasting process, as well as ongoing financial reporting and analysis. 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which restricts access to export-controlled information to U.S. persons. A U.S. person is generally defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or others specifically authorized under U.S. export regulations. General work authorization (e.g., work permit or EAD) or visa sponsorship does not meet ITAR requirements. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide key insights, including market trends and analysis, to the business and management. 
• Develop and report on company KPIs, offering insights and commentary to guide decision-making. 
• Lead and manage the budgeting and forecasting process. 
• Partner with Operations and Sales to ensure performance and profitability are optimized. 
• Assist with digital transformation initiatives, including identification, evaluation, and implementation of new tools. 
• Develop financial analyses, forecasts, and plans to support long-term strategic business decisions. 
• Prepare and provide support for leadership presentations. 
• Evaluate actual monthly results for reasonableness, variances to plan, prior year, and prior estimates, partnering with business units to understand financial performance. 
• Identify trends and improvement opportunities, recommending corrective actions for implementation. 
• Participate in special projects and provide business support as needed. 
• Perform other reporting, analysis, and accounting-related projects and duties as assigned. 

Requirements

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment under tight deadlines. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands. 
• Team-oriented with strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. 
• Clear, professional, and effective written and verbal communication skills, able to interact with colleagues at all levels. 
• Strong business acumen and creative thinking to support strategic decision-making. 
• Able to work independently with minimal direction while meeting critical reporting deadlines. 
• Committed to providing excellent customer service and building trusted business relationships. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree (MBA) preferred. 
• 2-5 years’ experience in FP&A, ideally within manufacturing or a related industry. 
• Knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting requirements, financial analysis techniques, and budgeting/forecasting processes. 
• Proficiency in financial and cost analysis. 
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced spreadsheet development capabilities in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with a Business Intelligence (BI) tool is a plus. 

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans 
• Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability 
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account 
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday) 
• Paid parental leave 
• Additional opt in offerings 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is preferably an office-based position; however, hybrid or remote candidates will be considered with an agreed-upon schedule of regular travel to the Minnesota plant. While onsite, occasional walks on the production floor may be required to interact with team members. Employees may be exposed to manufacturing areas where personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and composite or steel-toe shoes are required. Ambient conditions include typical plant lighting and machinery operation. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit or stand as needed. 
• Walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. 
• Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday. 
• Proper lifting techniques required. 

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

All employees are expected to understand and follow the Company’s safety policies and procedures while performing their job responsibilities. Employees must comply with hazardous waste handling and disposal procedures as required. Adherence to these practices helps protect employees, the workplace, and supports the Company’s business objectives.  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Domaille Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All terms and conditions of employment are administered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion/creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

NOTE: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position and is not all-inclusive. Duties may change as business needs evolve, and employees may be asked to perform other related tasks. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment is at-will and nothing in this description creates or implies a contract.