Senior FP&A Manager – Operations Analysis
Dana Incorporated
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Novi • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Lead financial analysis of manufacturing operations across multiple plants and business units
- Identify and evaluate key performance drivers, including throughput, labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, downtime, and overhead absorption
- Partner with plant controllers and operations teams to assess cost structures and recommend improvements
- Develop and evaluate financial models for capital investments, footprint optimization, and operational initiatives
- Support cross-functional teams with financial insights for special projects
- Drive transformation of FP&A processes through automation, lean principles, and advanced analytics
- Implement tools and methodologies to improve forecast accuracy, reporting speed, and insight generation
- Support the development of monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range strategic plans for manufacturing operations
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A or manufacturing finance
- Experience supporting manufacturing leadership and driving operational performance through financial insights
- Proficiency in Power BI, SAP, Hyperion, and advanced Excel
- Experience with Python, R, or other analytics tools preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field required
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial analysiskey performance driversfinancial modelsforecast accuracyreporting speedadvanced analyticscapital investmentscost structureslean principlesoperational initiatives
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstrategic planningcross-functional teamworkrecommendation skillsinsight generationtransformation management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in EngineeringMBAadvanced degree