Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager)

The Franklin Company seeks an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead corporate consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, cost accounting, and financial analysis to drive margin improvements and efficient resource allocation. This on-site role is based in Valencia, CA, offering a salary of USD 110,000 per year and requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with at least five years of FP&A experience.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial statements for all divisions using the ERP system in conjunction with Power BI.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses to monitor performance against budget and forecast.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Maintain the weekly Short Range Outlook forecasting cycle.
• Provide Part Level Profitability (PLP) analysis support to local sites.
• Lead automation initiatives and adopt AI within planning processes.
• Support ERP system implementation activities.
• Close monthly books within three days using Flash, and complete corporate consolidation by day four with accompanying commentary.
• Cost accounting responsibilities: maintain accurate product costing and reconcile actual versus standard cost variances.
• Monitor COGS and inventory movements to identify opportunities for cost reductions and margin improvements.
• Enhance gross margin by developing or refining cost models through agile financial modeling.
• Perform profitability analyses by product, customer, or project to identify margin levers.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and production to manage overhead and manufacturing costs.
• Provide financial input on pricing, capital investments, and process improvements to boost margins.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks to support ongoing financial and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Aerospace experience is a strong plus.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in FP&A, cost accounting, financial analysis, or related roles.
• Demonstrated understanding of costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Power BI, SQL queries, and data tools; experience with FP&A specific AI tools such as Claude and Claude Co-Work.
• Experience with Global Shop ERP system is preferred.
• ERP implementation experience is expected; excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience as FP&A Manager or finance leadership role with durable goods manufacturing background.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Technologies

• Power BI
• SQL
• QuickBooks
• Claude
• Claude Co-Work
• Global Shop ERP
• Flash

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Working Conditions

Office environment with normal conditions for on-site work. Local travel may be required, and some evening or weekend work may be necessary.