Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Meissner

FP&A Manager leading financial planning & analysis at Meissner. Delivering financial insights and mentoring a high-performing analytics team in a high-growth environment.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeCamarillo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $127,600 - $156,200 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the FP&A function for the organization, including forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning, performance reporting, and business decision support globally
Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models that ensure accuracy and improve visibility into the companys performance, key business drivers, resource requirements, and future growth scenarios
Own and continuously improve the budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly business review process to increase accuracy, transparency, accountability, and decision-making effectiveness across the organization
Deliver high-quality quantitative and qualitative analyses, including variance analysis, trend analysis, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and capital investment evaluation, to support operational, financial, and strategic decisions
Provide decision support to senior leadership on new projects, capital investments, expansion planning, and other strategic initiatives using financial principles such as NPV, ROI, ROIC, EVA, and scenario probability analysis
Support lender covenant compliance and monitoring, liquidity planning, executive reporting, and other strategic finance and capital planning activities in partnership with the Manager of Finance and CFO
Partner with business leaders across Commercial, Operations, Engineering, HR, and other functions to understand performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations
Support the Commercial organization to provide insights on pricing, product and service profitability, customer profitability, market trends, and growth opportunities
Ensure commercial finance tools and processes used in GFA remain accurate, relevant, and scalable
Serve as a finance systems and digital champion by leveraging existing AI-based tools, partnering with IT and external providers to enhance reporting infrastructure, improve data accessibility and hygiene, automate recurring analyses, and evaluate finance technologies, including AI-enabled tools
Perform due diligence and risk assessment related to customers, suppliers, and strategic counterparties as needed to support commercial, procurement, and credit decisions
Provide ad hoc analysis, executive support and special project leadership, as required
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, establishing high standards for analytical rigor, business partnership, data integrity, and responsiveness while serving as a hands-on player/coach on key deliverables and special projects
Establish team standards, best practices, and documentation; conduct training on financial models, tools, and analytical approaches
Manage team workload, set priorities, ensure timely delivery of analyses and reports, and maintain accountability
Provide training to develop capabilities, technical skills, and professional growth
Manage performance, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and support career development
Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes, reports, and tools by identifying inefficiencies, challenging legacy practices, and implementing scalable solutions that improve speed, quality, and applicability of financial information
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required
MBA and/or CFA designation preferred
7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related roles, including experience with financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and executive-level decision support
Prior experience in investment banking, commercial banking, or high-growth operating environments is a plus
Strategic mindset with ability to connect financial analysis to business strategy and long-term objectives
Demonstrated people management or team leadership experience required, with success mentoring and developing analysts while maintaining a hands-on approach to complex work
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with high attention to detail and a strong commitment to data quality, accuracy, and integrity
Excellent interpersonal communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with SQL, Power BI, D365, financial planning and reporting tools strongly preferred
Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Planful, Pigment, etc.) a plus
Experience with ERP systems or business intelligence platforms
Demonstrated success identifying process improvements, automating workflows, or implementing new financial systems or tools
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and use cases in finance, such as improving forecast accuracy, variance analysis, scenario modeling enhancement, reporting automation, data classification, anomaly detection, and management dashboarding
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and thrive in a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
Strong understanding of financial statements, core accounting concepts, and US GAAP; ability to connect accounting outcomes to business performance and planning implications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
Company Sponsored Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingforecastingbudgetingvariance analysistrend analysisscenario modelingsensitivity analysiscapital investment evaluationNPVROI

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkinginterpersonal communicationpresentation skillsproject managementorganizational skillsteam leadershipmentoringadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in EconomicsMBACFA