Sr Manager - Finance Transformation

ENERPAC – Who we are

Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers and end markets for mission-critical applications in more than 100 countries. The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Group’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC. For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at www.enerpactoolgroup.com.

Location: Enerpac Corporate Headquarters, Downtown Milwaukee, WI

At our company, we believe that in-person collaboration fuels innovation, strengthens relationships, and cultivates a dynamic culture where careers flourish. Our current in-office schedule is Monday through Thursday, providing opportunities for meaningful connections and teamwork, with Friday as an optional work-from-home day, offering flexibility while maintaining a strong office culture. 

Position Overview

The Sr. Manager, Finance Transformation plays a hands-on role in executing finance modernization initiatives that improve efficiency, enhance decision support, and support scalable growth. This role is intended for a self-directed finance professional with strong technical and project management skills who can own initiatives end-to-end and consistently roll up their sleeves to deliver results.

The role partners closely with Finance leadership, IT, and business stakeholders to redesign processes, implement tools, and turn transformation strategies into delivered outcomes. The Sr. Manager will personally lead projects, manage timelines, and drive adoption—ensuring initiatives move from concept to execution.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Strategy & Execution

• Lead execution of Finance Transformation initiatives aligned with overall finance and business priorities
• Own defined workstreams across FP&A, Controllership, Treasury, Tax, and Shared Services
• Translate high-level strategy into detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Track progress, risks, and value realization; escalate issues and recommend solutions

Process Improvement & Operating Model Design

• Lead hands-on process improvement efforts, from current-state assessment through implementation
• Build and document standardized finance processes and workflows across regions and business units
• Partner with Shared Services to improve transactional efficiency and service quality
• Apply continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) to deliver measurable results

Finance Technology & Digital Enablement

• Act as a finance project lead for system enhancements and implementations
• Translate finance requirements into clear business cases and functional specifications
• Support testing, deployment, and post-implementation stabilization of new tools
• Identify and implement automation opportunities (RPA, workflow tools, analytics)

Advanced Analytics & Decision Support

• Build and maintain dashboards, models, and reporting tools that support decision-making
• Develop scenario analyses and forecasting models to support business planning
• Improve data quality, consistency, and usability in partnership with IT and Finance teams

Change Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead day-to-day change management for assigned initiatives
• Develop training materials, user guides, and communications to support adoption
• Serve as a point person between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders
• Proactively address resistance and implementation challenges

Governance & Value Realization

• Track project milestones, benefits realization, and ROI for assigned initiatives
• Maintain project plans, status updates, and issue logs
• Ensure initiatives align with internal controls and compliance requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive finance experience
• 3–5 years leading or directly executing finance transformation initiatives or projects
• Demonstrated experience managing projects end-to-end, including timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or global B2B environments preferred

Key Competencies

• ERP and finance systems transformation
• FP&A modernization
• Global process standardization
• Data & analytics enablement
• Change management leadership
• Executive stakeholder influence
• Program governance and execution discipline

Leadership Expectations

What Success Looks Like:

• Independently leads finance transformation projects with limited oversight
• Comfortable “rolling up sleeves” to build models, document processes, and solve problems
• Balances strategic thinking with a strong bias toward execution

Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based; standard business hours with flexibility during close cycles.
• Occasional travel for regional audits, training, and finance leadership meetings.
• Ability to work extended hours during financial close and year-end.

EEO Statement

Enerpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

recruiter@enerpac.com

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