FP&A Manager

Job Details

Division: California Steel Industries

Location: Fontana, CA, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 annually plus ROA bonus

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

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 performancetrends.
  • 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.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in financial related position in manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA, Master’s Degree, or MBA
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Manufacturing or Cost Accounting experience
• SAP experience
• Prior leadership experience

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace