Sr. Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Lakeland Industries•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.