JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Manager, NA FP&A to join our growing team.
Job Description
As an FP&A Manager (Individual Contributor), you will drive key financial planning and analysis activities for our manufacturing operations. You will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable business insights, support operational efficiency, and enhance decision-making through robust financial analysis. In addition to these core responsibilities, you will contribute to developing team capabilities by helping onboard and train new team members, as well as championing process improvements through the automation of existing reporting. This role is highly visible and requires strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills, but does not have direct reports.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with other FP&A colleagues, finance leaders, plant controllers, and cross-functional leaders to develop and implement standardized financial reporting, planning processes, and KPIs tailored to manufacturing operations
- Create standard operating procedures and develop training videos to support consistent execution and knowledge transfer for all ongoing reports
- Leverage financial systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to streamline and standardize reporting, while delivering data-driven insights that influence strategic decisions and drive operational excellence
- Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned plants, departments, or business units, delivering accurate P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and manufacturing cost analyses that inform strategic decisions
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards that translate complex data into clear, actionable performance insights for senior management
- Deliver strategic financial analysis on business trends, cost drivers, inventory, capital investments, and operational efficiencies to support growth and profitability initiatives
- Evaluate capital expenditure (CapEx) proposals by preparing ROI, payback, and post-investment analyses, ensuring disciplined allocation of resources and alignment with strategic priorities
- Consolidate and validate budgets and forecasts across departments and plants, ensuring accuracy, alignment with corporate objectives, and effective communication of results
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A processes and systems to drive reporting efficiency, improve data quality, and strengthen business partnerships
- Collaborate with IT and cross-functional partners to evaluate and enhance FP&A systems, tools, and data governance, driving adoption of technology solutions that improve efficiency and insight quality
- Conduct year-over-year and variance analyses for revenue, cost, EBITDA, and manufacturing KPIs, developing bridges and narratives that clarify performance drivers for key stakeholders
- Conduct benchmarking and competitive analyses to measure performance against industry standards and identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensure FP&A processes and reporting align with internal controls, corporate policies, and compliance requirements, supporting audit readiness and financial integrity
- Oversee the FP&A calendar to ensure disciplined, timely delivery of recurring reports and responsiveness to ad hoc business requests
- Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for cross-functional partners, building financial acumen and promoting data-driven decision-making across the organization
- Lead ad hoc strategic and operational analyses to address evolving business needs and uncover opportunities for value creation
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the broader goals of the FP&A function and the organization
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and build trust across all levels of the organization without direct authority.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI, with experience in creating automated reporting and dynamic dashboards; working knowledge of SQL and DAX preferred.
- Proficiency with ERP and financial planning systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream), with the ability to optimize processes, maintain data integrity, and support scalable reporting.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and manufacturing cost accounting, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and leverage technology to automate reporting and enhance efficiency.
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, meaningful insights for decision-making.
- Strategic thinker and proactive problem solver, capable of operating both independently and collaboratively to drive business performance.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance roles, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, cost accounting, or supply chain finance
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority
- Strong background in building financial models and conducting scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making
- Hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream) strongly preferred
- Advanced experience with Power BI and Excel, including building models, dashboards, and automated reporting solutions
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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.