Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Thermal SolutionsLocation: New Albany, Indiana or Norfolk, Nebraska

Position Summary

Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasting processes across multiple plants and business unitsDevelop driver-based financial models, scenario analysis, and what-if forecasting to support strategic decision-makingPartner with Operations and Plant Leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, cost structure, labor, efficiencies, waste, yield, and throughputDeliver detailed financial analysis on pricing, customer profitability, product mix, margins, and operational performanceComplete annual standard setting processSupport month end close by booking journal entries and ad hoc balance sheet reviewConduct weekly reviews of production order variances to identify unusual variances and report root causes.Host weekly P&L reviews with plant management and recommendations for improvements in the monthAnalyze monthly and quarterly variances between actuals and budget; provide root cause commentary and suggest corrective actions.Support pricing strategy decisions through margin and cost impact analysisAnalyze financial and operational KPIs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and productivity improvementsSupport capital investment decisions through ROI analysis and financial modelingAct as a trusted business partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Commercial teamsDrive accountability and cross-functional alignment around financial targets and operational execution

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in finance or accountingSAP experience strongly desired5+ years of progressive FP&A, operational finance, or manufacturing finance experienceStrong background supporting manufacturing, packaging, industrial, or operational environmentsExperience with forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and scenario analysisStrong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, cost accounting, and operational KPIsAdvanced Excel and financial systems experienceAbility to translate complex data into clear business recommendationsStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence leaders across functionsSelf-driven, highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environmentExpected travel up to 25%

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