Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

POSITION:  FP&A Manager - Accounting Manager

SALARY - $120,000 - $150,000

Basic Job Functions:

The FP&A Manager / Accounting Manager is responsible for leading key financial planning, analysis, accounting, and internal control activities that support the division’s operational and strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role provides critical financial insights, ensures accurate reporting, and drives continuous improvement across the finance function. Key responsibilities include:

Financial Planning & Analysis

- Lead the monthly forecast cycle and the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with divisional and enterprise strategic goals.

- Build, refine, and maintain forward‑looking financial models incorporating multi‑scenario analyses (base, upside, downside).

- Deliver weekly and monthly forecasts highlighting risks, opportunities, operational drivers, and performance trends.

- Oversee variance analysis, trend reporting, and KPI monitoring to track financial and operational results.

- Produce high‑quality executive dashboards, board‑level reporting materials, and strategic performance insights.

- Conduct deep‑dive analyses on profitability, cost optimization, cost by product, margin trends, cash impacts, and capital allocation.

Accounting & Reporting Leadership

- Serve as a back up for the accounting manager.

- Ensure accurate, timely month‑end and year‑end reporting, including compliance with GAAP and Nucor financial policies.

- Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

- Serve as a key financial liaison for the division management team, developing a deep understanding of production, operations, and cost drivers.

- Partner with operational leaders to translate financial insights into actionable business decisions.

- Provide training, coaching, and development for teammates across the finance department and support financial literacy across the organization.

- Contribute actively to the division leadership team, supporting Nucor’s culture, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

·        Minimum of 5 years work experience in financial related position in manufacturing environment

Detailed Selection Criteria:

·        Business Acumen: General business knowledge and an understanding of how Nucor makes money.

·        Communication Skills: The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.

·        Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.

·        Teamwork: Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.

·        Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making: Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.

·        Leadership Presence and Courage: Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.

Preferences:

·        CPA, CMA, Master’s Degree, or MBA

·        Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products

·        Manufacturing or Cost Accounting experience

·        SAP experience

·        Prior leadership experience

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace