OPERATIONS FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER

Job Summary

As the Operations Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and strategically partner with key decision-makers and stakeholders within Fischer Homes. Your primary goals will be to reduce costs, improve productivity, and deliver transformational initiatives by utilizing your financial planning and analysis skills. One of the most rewarding aspects of this role is the opportunity to develop relationships with key departments, enabling you to effectively execute and measure both near-term and long-term strategic decisions.

You will thrive in this role if you:

Work collaboratively with senior leadership to advise and partner in mutual goals and expertise.

Exhibit a self-starting attitude by finding and improving processes and procedures.

Demonstrate strategic thinking with the ability to translate into practical and executable actions.

Lead and complete cross-functional projects.

Communicate persuasively in order to challenge, influence, and drive change.

These skills will be used to:

Support the Senior Vice President of Operations, other leaders in Operations, and the FP&A team with ad hoc analyses and special projects including identifying, prioritizing, and helping to execute the activities required to support strategic objectives, priorities, and initiatives.

Evaluate the financial performance of the business compared to budgeted results and deliver insights to executive leaders on the key drivers of business performance.

Serve as a key partner to functional leaders in Operations, providing clear and effective decision support, thought leadership, information flow, and overall financial guidance.

Support month-end and projection processes in close partnership with Accounting Operations and Corporate FP&A teams through detailed reporting, variance analysis, and insights.

Establish process improvements and efficiencies in partnership with the Operations team.

Lead the development and compilation of the 5-year strategic plan’s key operational and financial metrics, annual budget, and quarterly projections for Operations.

Provide clear reporting and perform financial analysis to track variances against financial plans and prior year results, and address root causes, as appropriate. Identify potential risks and opportunities and deliver recommendations to help strengthen business and operational results.

Lead and manage one direct report with the potential to further build out the team in the future.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or Advanced degree

Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, cost control, or heavy asset industries.

Experience leading teams and developing talent

The Value of a Career with Fischer Homes

Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 30,000 homes and employs over 650 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 30th largest builder in the United States.

We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team and provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:

Professional Development Training programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Compensation

401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing

Employee Life Insurance

Personal time off

Dress for your Day

Inclusive Leave

Floating Holidays

Summer Hours

Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.

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