FP&A Lead Analyst, Operations

$85,000 - $112,000/Yr

Detector Electronics Corp - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The FP&A Lead Analyst, Operations at Spectrum Safety Solutions is responsible for providing strategic financial guidance and reporting focused on operational performance. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional leaders to deliver key analytics and insights that drive cost reduction initiatives, optimize factory performance, and manage assets effectively. The position plays a critical role in consolidating financial forecasts and annual plans, ensuring alignment with operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Plant Manager and provide financial guidance to business leadership.
• Consolidate and analyze monthly operational results.
• Coordinate and consolidate monthly financial forecasts and annual plans, specifically as it relates to factory performance and spend.
• Provide direct labor productivity reporting and analysis.
• Provide guidance with operations on aligning productivity and capacity planning.
• Consolidate and track footprint project costs and associated savings.
• Coordinate and prepare Excess & Obsolete Inventory financial reserve.
• Provide support in capital investments.
• Support and participate in shop Gemba walks.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as needed on various projects.
• Support accounting and controllership on an as-needed basis (inventory / controls / etc.).
• Support in the development, preparation, and consolidation of monthly financial forecasts and annual plans, specifically as it relates to factory performance and spend.
• Support the development of periodic management presentations and supporting schedules, including business reviews, strategic plans, and other leadership presentations and annual plans as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics.
• 3+ years of experience in Finance / Operations roles in a manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Lean six sigma certified
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret operational metrics and investment models.
• Advanced knowledge of HFM, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP Systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Datarails.
• Strong financial/cost analysis and budgeting/forecasting skills.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, proven ability to work across all levels and functions.
• Detail-oriented with attention to quality/accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, concurrently handling multiple projects.
• Self-direction and organization skills critical to achieving month-end reporting deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $112,000 per year.
• Full-time employment with opportunities for professional development.