- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Department
- Finance and Accounting - Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Manager, FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis across the organization. This role serves as a key business partner to operational and executive leadership, providing data-driven insights that support decision-making, profitability improvement, and long-term strategic initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, experience supporting manufacturing and distribution operations, and a proven ability to influence business decisions through financial leadership. This position will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, capital planning, and evaluating growth opportunities across a multi-site environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles across multiple business units and operating locations.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Drive long-range planning activities and support organizational growth objectives.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses, including variance reporting and trend analysis.
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting packages.
- Monitor business performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
- Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial results and support decision-making.
Business Partnership
- Collaborate with operational leaders to understand business drivers and provide financial guidance.
- Support pricing, margin enhancement, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by translating complex financial information into meaningful business recommendations.
Strategic Initiatives
- Support acquisition due diligence, integration activities, and post-acquisition performance analysis.
- Conduct scenario analyses and business case development for strategic investments and growth initiatives.
- Participate in special projects that support organizational priorities and continuous improvement efforts.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP optimization initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and planning processes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of best practices across FP&A functions.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, financial policies, and internal controls.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional designation preferred.
Experience
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related financial leadership roles.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, building products, or wholesale distribution environments strongly preferred.
- Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business analysis activities.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations and partnering directly with operational leadership preferred.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, business integration, and strategic planning is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Expertise in variance analysis, KPI development, profitability analysis, and executive reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning tools.
- Experience working with ERP systems and business intelligence/reporting platforms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities.
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.