Head of FP&A

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Location: NE Cleveland/Mentor, OH area (Onsite) Compensation: $175,000 base + 20% bonus Employment Type: Full-TimeThe HT Group has partnered with a Northeast Cleveland area manufacturing entity in the search for an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-term strategic planning functions. Reporting directly to senior financial leadership, this highly visible position will lead a team of FP&A professionals and partner closely with corporate and business-unit leaders. The Head of FP&A will play a critical role in strengthening financial planning and execution, improving business decision support, and delivering actionable insights that drive organizational performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who combines strong FP&A fundamentals with executive presence, business partnership skills, and experience supporting a complex, multi-division organization. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the annual operating budget, monthly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes.Consolidate financial plans and forecasts across corporate functions and business units.Analyze monthly financial and operational performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.Develop executive-level reporting, financial presentations, and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.Partner with business leaders to understand performance drivers and identify financial risks and opportunities.Build and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting investments, business initiatives, and scenario analysis.Develop KPIs, productivity reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis for corporate and divisional leadership.Lead the implementation and optimization of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical tools.Improve the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline required.10+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience, ideally within a complex, multi-division organization.Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range planning.Previous experience managing and developing finance or FP&A teams.Advanced financial modeling and Microsoft Excel skills.Experience implementing or improving financial planning and forecasting systems.Strong understanding of financial statements, operational metrics, and key business performance drivers.Ability to evaluate complex financial scenarios and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and non-financial stakeholders.Excellent organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Preferred BackgroundProven success transforming FP&A processes and improving the value finance provides to business leadership.Experience operating at both the strategic and hands-on levels.Strong track record of partnering with operational and business-unit leadership.