Job Description
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Lakeland Fire + Safety Huntsville Headquarters
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 Day remote
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities for Lakeland Fire + Safety. This role plays a critical part in identifying cost‑saving opportunities, supporting executive leadership with financial insights, and advancing key initiatives—including mergers and acquisitions, operational improvements, and strategic planning. The Senior Manager FP&A partners closely with global and domestic business leaders to ensure strong financial performance and alignment to company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead all financial planning activities, including monthly revenue projections, quarterly forecasts, and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
- Develop FP&A strategies that improve profitability and strengthen financial performance across the company
- Provide financial analysis and support for mergers and acquisitions as needed
- Meet regularly with key business leaders to review results, performance trends, and spending patterns
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Define critical milestones for building accurate and timely financial projections
- Develop supporting analytics and planning assumptions to guide business decision‑making
- Prepare ad‑hoc financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to evaluate performance and emerging trends
- Track progress toward financial objectives and assist functional leaders in managing performance
Reporting
- Produce and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages
- Support executive leadership and Board of Directors meetings with detailed financial analysis
- Lead monthly business reviews across all major sites and present financial insights and projections
- Ensure adherence to key reporting timelines and planning cycles
Process Improvement & Performance Optimization
- Conduct benchmarking analyses and develop key performance indicators to measure and enhance financial outcomes
- Lead cost‑reduction assessments and partner with business units to identify operational efficiencies
- Improve FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and flash reporting, by leveraging relevant tools and best practices
- Utilize strong business acumen and problem‑solving skills to assist leaders in optimizing performance
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
- 7–10+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant FP&A exposure—preferably in an international public company
- Demonstrated success partnering with and influencing senior leaders
- Strong strategic planning, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cost control
- Exceptional communication skills, including preparation and delivery of senior‑level presentations
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to implement controls while driving continuous improvement
- Ability to independently make decisions, manage issues to closure, and solve complex problems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience analyzing, organizing, and presenting data to support decision‑making
Preferred
- Experience with SAP (company is currently implementing SAP)
- Experience with Prophix or similar FP&A tools
- Experience in the textile industry
- Experience working with global teams across time zones
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