BrainWorks
FP&A Manager – Operations Business Partner
BrainWorks, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
FP&A Manager – Operations Business Partner
We’re partnering with a long-standing manufacturing client that’s seeking a
Finance Manager, Operations Business Partner
to support their Phoenix, AZ production site. This is a high-impact role within the FP&A organization, responsible for connecting financial strategy to operational execution across production, labor, and plant performance.
You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to Operations leadership – helping interpret performance metrics, identify process improvements, and bring business acumen and culture-building to one of the company’s key manufacturing sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner directly with Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A leadership to analyze plant performance and drive financial visibility.
Lead labor and production reporting, including standard vs. actual variance analysis, efficiency metrics, and cost optimization.
Evaluate plant utilization, labor efficiency, and production KPIs to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities.
Support the monthly FP&A cycle — forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
Develop and automate reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, ERP dashboards) to streamline site-level financial insights.
Collaborate with Operations leadership to optimize labor allocation, overhead absorption, and production output.
Provide actionable financial recommendations to improve operational decision-making.
Play an active role in culture integration and process transformation as the organization evolves its plant-level and corporate alignment.
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of FP&A experience with a focus on operations, manufacturing, or production finance.
Hands‑on experience with labor reporting, production cost analysis, and standard vs. actual costing.
Strong understanding of manufacturing efficiency metrics (yield, throughput, labor productivity, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to partner with plant and operations leadership to drive financial and process improvements.
Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems and Power BI or similar visualization tools preferred.
Strong analytical and communication skills — able to turn data into clear, actionable insights.
Team‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving manufacturing environment.
CULTURE & BENEFITS
401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one
Flexible PTO (unlimited vacation policy)
Hybrid schedule: Work remotely 3 days every 2 weeks (your choice of mix)
Visible and influential role supporting both plant operations and senior leadership
Be part of a collaborative, evolving culture that values efficiency, accountability, and teamwork
Office is one of the company’s newer sites—bright, modern, and connected to the plant floor for visibility and engagement
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We’re partnering with a long-standing manufacturing client that’s seeking a
Finance Manager, Operations Business Partner
to support their Phoenix, AZ production site. This is a high-impact role within the FP&A organization, responsible for connecting financial strategy to operational execution across production, labor, and plant performance.
You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to Operations leadership – helping interpret performance metrics, identify process improvements, and bring business acumen and culture-building to one of the company’s key manufacturing sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner directly with Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A leadership to analyze plant performance and drive financial visibility.
Lead labor and production reporting, including standard vs. actual variance analysis, efficiency metrics, and cost optimization.
Evaluate plant utilization, labor efficiency, and production KPIs to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities.
Support the monthly FP&A cycle — forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
Develop and automate reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, ERP dashboards) to streamline site-level financial insights.
Collaborate with Operations leadership to optimize labor allocation, overhead absorption, and production output.
Provide actionable financial recommendations to improve operational decision-making.
Play an active role in culture integration and process transformation as the organization evolves its plant-level and corporate alignment.
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of FP&A experience with a focus on operations, manufacturing, or production finance.
Hands‑on experience with labor reporting, production cost analysis, and standard vs. actual costing.
Strong understanding of manufacturing efficiency metrics (yield, throughput, labor productivity, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to partner with plant and operations leadership to drive financial and process improvements.
Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems and Power BI or similar visualization tools preferred.
Strong analytical and communication skills — able to turn data into clear, actionable insights.
Team‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving manufacturing environment.
CULTURE & BENEFITS
401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one
Flexible PTO (unlimited vacation policy)
Hybrid schedule: Work remotely 3 days every 2 weeks (your choice of mix)
Visible and influential role supporting both plant operations and senior leadership
Be part of a collaborative, evolving culture that values efficiency, accountability, and teamwork
Office is one of the company’s newer sites—bright, modern, and connected to the plant floor for visibility and engagement
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