Position Summary The Finance Manager – Costing/FP&A; is responsible for leading the Sales/Contribution margin (CM) financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance reporting processes within the automotive plant. This role partners closely with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver actionable financial insights that drive plant profitability and operational excellence.

The Finance

Manager, Costing/FP&A; ensures the accuracy of financial forecasts, supports the budgeting cycle, analyzes plant performance trends, and supports strategic decision-making.

Vacancy Status: Replacement Position – Existing role

Salary Range: Starting at $110,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

- Support the development of Sales/CM annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range financial plans.
- Consolidate plant-wide financial inputs including sales, material cost, labor, overhead, scrap, launch spending.
- Prepare scenario models (volume changes, shifts in production mix, cost inflation impacts).
- Present financial projections and risks/opportunities to Plant Controller and leadership team.

Standard Costing & Cost Accuracy

- Support development and maintenance of standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
- Ensure BOM and routing structures accurately reflect manufacturing processes.
- Lead annual cost roll activities and mid‑year updates.

Plant Performance Analysis

- Analyze key performance drivers including:
- Material usage variance
- Scrap trends and quality impacts
- Labor productivity vs. standards
- Overhead absorption and cost control
- Throughput, uptime, and efficiency metrics
- Provide insights and recommendations to plant leadership to improve financial performance.
- Track and report cost‑reduction initiatives and CI project savings.

Profitability & Margin Analysis

- Analyze monthly profit and loss performance by product line, customer program, and business segment.
- Evaluate margin changes driven by mix,



cost changes, and operational performance.
- Support customer quoting and commercial negotiations with financial insights.

Monthly Close Collaboration & Reporting

- Support month‑end close through variance explanations and financial commentary.
- Prepare FP&A; reporting packages, dashboards, and executive summaries for plant and corporate review.
- Review key financial reports for accuracy and highlight key business drivers.

Program & Launch Financial Support

- Support Program Management with program financial models and forecast updates.
- Track launch spending vs. budget (PPAP costs, DV/PV builds, premium freight, trials).
- Monitor profitability impacts of engineering changes (ECNs) and sourcing decisions.

Capital Planning & Strategic Investment Analysis

- Assist in ROI, payback, and NPV (Net Present Value) analyses for major plant investments.
- Support prioritization of capital projects based on financial and operational impact.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnering

- Act as a strategic financial partner to Operations, Materials Management and Purchasing.
- Mentor junior finance team members and support development of analytical capability within the plant.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Qualifications Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A;, plant finance, or controlling; automotive manufacturing preferred.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills





- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, QAD, Oracle, Plex, etc.).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling, XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).
- Understanding of standard costing, BOM/routing structures, and plant financial flows.

Soft Skills

- Strong business partnering and communication skills.
- Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
- High level of analytical rigor, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a quick‑paced automotive environment.
- Strategic thinker with hands‑on problem‑solving ability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy and timeliness of forecasts and budgets
- Quality of variance analysis and financial insights
- Plant profitability and cost‑reduction delivery
- Forecast accuracy for material, labor, overhead, and scrap
- On‑time submission of FP&A; deliverables
- Effectiveness of business partnering with Operations teams

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

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📌 Finance Manager, Costing/Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (Newmarket)
🏢 Lumentis
📍 Newmarket