Senior FP&A Analyst

Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey. 
 
We’re headquartered in Petoskey where our Lake Michigan shores are clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt. We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years. Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. Always moving forward! > IN THE NEWS 

A few of our over 20 competitive benefits: 

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay! 

• PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date 

• Earn a $500 bonus for maintaining a full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance. 

• Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution! 

• Profit Sharing 

• Birthday Pay 

• Call-in Bonus  

• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)  

• Life Insurance 

• Short- and Long-Term Disability 

While we value global talent, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior FP&A Analyst to join our finance team as a key business partner. This role will provide financial insights, planning, and strategic support to help guide decision-making across departments such as operations, commercial, R&D and corporate functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling skills, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the development and consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans
• Build dynamic financial models and perform scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making
• Track and analyze key business performance metrics and KPIs to drive efficiency and profitability
• Partner with department leaders to align financial goals with operational objectives

Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic finance partner to business units (e.g., Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Product, or Marketing)
• Provide financial insight and challenge assumptions to support resource allocation and cost control
• Translate financial data into compelling dashboards, summaries, and presentations for business and executive stakeholders
• Support ad hoc decision support requests, investment analysis, pricing decisions, or project evaluations

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting with variance analysis and financial commentary
• Assist in preparing board materials, management reviews, and executive briefings
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, collaborating with Accounting on actuals vs. forecast reviews

Process Improvement & Tools

• Recommend and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting processes, and planning tools
• Support implementation and usage of FP&A tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau)
• Drive automation and process efficiency to reduce cycle times and improve forecast accuracy

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CMA is a plus

Experience

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis roles

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Excel and financial planning/reporting systems (e.g., Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Adaptive)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong business acumen and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in manufacturing
• Experience working in a matrix or multi-entity organization
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and prioritizing competing demands

Essential Functions

• Regular and Reliable Attendance
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds
• Reading
• Writing
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Concentration