PLPS Group

Job Description Job Description Premium Label & Packaging Solutions (PLPS) is looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our Finance team. Our environment is data-rich and fast-changing, and we have developed a solid suite of financial models, KPI reporting, and operating analytics that are continually enhanced. The person who holds this position will be expected to produce valid, creative, and insight-filled analysis on a routine basis to cross-functional partners and members of the management team. The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence for a leading label manufacturing company. This position is responsible for maintaining and enhancing financial models, administering and developing Microsoft Power BI dashboards, supporting data warehouse integrations, providing pricing and profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making, and identifying opportunities to implement AI to automate and enhance processes and data insights. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with technical expertise in business intelligence and data management, serving as a key liaison between Finance, IT, Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance financial forecasting & budgeting models. Perform monthly financial analysis and management reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across business units. Analyze manufacturing performance, labor utilization, material costs, and operational efficiencies. Create financial models to support capital investment decisions, business initiatives, and strategic planning. Power BI Administration and AI Implementation Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Microsoft Power BI. Identify opportunities to implement AI to automate and enhance processes and data insights Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and executive reporting solutions. Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into actionable visualizations. Ensure data integrity, governance, security, and performance optimization within the Power BI environment. Train users and promote adoption of self-service reporting capabilities. Data Warehouse & Systems Integration Understand data structures, ETL processes, and data flows to ensure accurate and reliable reporting. Validate data quality and reconcile financial information across multiple systems. Participate in data warehouse enhancement projects and reporting automation initiatives. Pricing & Commercial Support Provide analytical support for pricing strategies, customer profitability, and margin improvement initiatives. Develop pricing models and tools to support sales and commercial teams. Analyze customer, product, and market profitability to identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin expansion. Assist in evaluating bid pricing, incentive mechanisms, and strategic pricing decisions. Support business cases for new products, customers, and market opportunities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales, Operations, and Executive Leadership to deliver financial insights and recommendations. Support special projects, operational improvement initiatives, and strategic analyses as needed. Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, financial systems, and analytics capabilities. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification preferred. Experience 3+ years FP&A, financial and business analysis, data science or business intelligence experience. Experience within manufacturing, converting, packaging, printing, or label manufacturing environments is a plus. Proven experience developing and maintaining complex financial models. Hands-on experience administering and developing solutions in BI environments; MS Power BI is a plus Experience working with ERP systems and data warehouse environments. Technical Skills Advanced Excel and financial modeling, including full mastery of three statement modeling and the ability to scrutinize underlying model assumptions Advanced PowerPoint skills that enable a story-driven presentation with compelling and complete data to be articulated to each intended audience Experience with BI environments; MS Power BI development experience a plus Understanding of SQL, relational databases, and data warehouse concepts Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong project management and organizational abilities. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and process improvement. Works well in a fast-paced environment; effectively adapts to shifting plans and priorities Success Measures Accuracy and effectiveness of financial forecasts and models. Timely delivery of management reporting and business insights. Adoption and utilization of Power BI dashboards across the organization. Improved data quality and reporting automation through warehouse integrations. Enhanced pricing decisions and measurable improvements in product and customer profitability. Successful collaboration with business partners to drive operational and financial performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic finance, advanced analytics, AI adoption, business intelligence, and pricing support to influence key business decisions within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Reporting and Compensation: This position has no direct reports currently The position reports directly to the CFO Compensation range $130K - $160K + competitive benefits package