Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the Finance team, you will partner across departments to deliver financial insights, improve operational performance, and support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include:

Prepare and deliver detailed financial and operational reports including budget reports, variance analysis, product costing, and margin analysis.

Develop and interpret financial models, reports, and data to assess profitability and performance vs. objectives.

Build complex financial and operational models to support planning and decision-making across departments.

Perform KPI development and dashboarding for business performance insights.

Monitor manufacturing and operational costs, identifying efficiency and optimization opportunities.

Lead cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis activities.

Support month-end close processes and prepare reconciliations and adjustments as needed.

Partner with department leaders as a strategic advisor for financial and operational improvements.

Conduct ad hoc research and analysis including ROI and business case evaluations.

Maintain and enhance tools in Workday Adaptive Planning and Cognos/TM1 for reporting, modeling, and analysis.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Attributes

Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Sound understanding of GAAP and cost accounting

Curious and driven to understand the “why” behind the numbers

Ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships

Preferred Systems Experience

Workday Adaptive Planning

Cognos/TM1 or similar OLAP solutions

Tableau or other BI tools

Infor LN ERP experience a plus

Knowledge of SQL, R, or Python is a bonus

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Analytics (required)

Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Analytics) preferred

6–8 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or cost accounting

Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or other capital-intensive industries

Strong track record in budget ownership and financial model development

Why Spectra?

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Spectra Logic provides a career and work experience second to none.

COMPENSATION - $135,000 - $160,000 – FULL TIME

Working hours

hybrid - This person will generally be in the office three days per week.