The Clark Agency Recruiters · 20 hours ago
Senior Finance Manager
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
15+ years expThe Clark Agency is excited to partner with a $1B+ multi-entity manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. This high-impact leader will elevate financial visibility, strengthen forecasting rigor, and guide strategic decision-making across a complex manufacturing footprint.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Daniel Nowak
Responsibilities
Lead consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple entities
Translate complex operational and financial data into clear insights for senior leadership
Identify performance drivers, margin trends, cost pressures, and operational risks across plants and divisions
Build and maintain advanced financial models, scenario analyses, and KPI dashboards that support strategic decision-making
Own the annual budgeting process across all business units, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and operational realities
Lead rolling forecasts and long-range financial planning, incorporating revenue streams, COGS, SG&A, capital needs, and working-capital impacts
Partner with plant controllers, operations leaders, and corporate finance to ensure accuracy, accountability, and transparency
Support customer quotation processes through robust financial modeling and business case development
Lead capital expenditure evaluations, ROI modeling, and approval workflows aligned with Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements
Provide financial leadership for strategic initiatives, new programs, pricing decisions, and operational improvements
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four analysts (Sr. Analysts and Analyst II)
Enhance FP&A tools, processes, and reporting infrastructure to support a scaling organization
Drive continuous improvement across forecasting accuracy, data integrity, and analytical depth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
15+ years of progressive Finance/Accounting experience, including 3+ years in FP&A leadership
Proven success operating in a complex, fast‑moving, data‑rich environment
Ability to distill complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights
Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of cost structures, manufacturing economics, and operational drivers
Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior leadership
Experience developing high‑performing teams and building scalable FP&A processes
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, multi‑entity structures, or automotive environments
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Benefits
Bonus : 17.5% Target
Company
The Clark Agency Recruiters
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗢: On a contingent basis we relentlessly and consistently find our clients their talent for direct hire needs of experienced staff, all levels of management, and executive leadership.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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