FP&A Senior Manager

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

POSITION SUMMARY

CTS Corporation is seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making.

This role will report to VP, Financial Planning and Analysis and serve as a key partner to Corporate Finance leadership, business unit controllers, and functional leaders across the company. The Senior Manager will be involved in corporate budgeting and forecasting processes, consolidate financial results and forecasts, support executive and investor reporting, and drive finance transformation initiatives including enterprise performance management (EPM) system implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, business curiosity, and executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights. This role offers broad exposure to senior leadership and key company initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes for Corporate Cost Centers, including IT, HR, Legal, Finance, Executive Management, and other shared service functions.
• Partner with corporate function leaders to develop budgets, evaluate spending priorities, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support enterprise-wide planning processes by consolidating business unit forecasts into an overall company outlook.

Financial Consolidation & Performance Reporting

• Partner closely with Corporate Accounting during monthly and quarterly close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely consolidated results.
• Consolidate and analyze company-wide P&L results, identifying key drivers of performance.
• Prepare management reporting packages, executive presentations, and financial analyses for senior leadership.
• Develop concise narratives and insights explaining financial trends, risks, and opportunities.

Business Partnership & Strategic Finance Support

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to Business Unit Controllers and operational leaders.
• Collaborate across business units to understand market dynamics, operational performance, and financial implications of key business decisions.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development.
• Identify emerging financial risks and opportunities and communicate findings to management.

Executive Reviews & Scenario Planning

• Lead development of enterprise-level financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Maintain and enhance forecasting assumptions and performance indicators used in management reviews.
• Provide financial modeling support for strategic initiatives, cost reduction programs, capital allocation decisions, and other special projects.

External Reporting & Investor Support

• Assist in preparation of quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, board presentations, and supporting analysis.
• Support management in developing financial narratives and responses related to company performance.
• Conduct peer benchmarking, trend analysis, and other ad hoc analytical projects supporting investor relations activities.

Finance Transformation & Systems

• Play a critical role in the implementation and ongoing enhancement of CTS' Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platform.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and IT teams to improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and data management processes.
• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives that improve financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.

AI & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain awareness of emerging AI technologies and analytical tools relevant to FP&A and Finance.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to identify opportunities to improve forecasting, reporting, and decision-making through AI-enabled processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve overall finance productivity.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Finance & Business Acumen

• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, and business performance management.
• Ability to connect operational activities to financial outcomes and business strategy.
• Demonstrated success translating financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities and experience conducting scenario, sensitivity, and business case analyses.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear executive-level insights.

Communication & Leadership

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing capabilities across functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Systems & Technology

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems such as Oracle EPM, HFM, Planful or similar solutions.
• Experience with ERP (SAP), business intelligence and reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI preferred.
• Demonstrated interest and willingness to leverage AI technologies to improve Finance processes and productivity.

Desired Experience

• Experience supporting a publicly traded company preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operating environments strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting earnings processes, executive reporting, or investor-related activities is desirable.
• Experience participating in finance transformation or system implementation projects preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced certifications preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, or related financial leadership roles.
• Experience leading complex planning and forecasting processes.
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

JOIN US

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program.  Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected annual salary range for this position is $160-180K.

This position is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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