Finance Director
Job Posting Location: Owatonna, MN, Racine, WI
Posting Start Date: 10/29/26
Req Id: 11095
Required Travel: 0 - 20%
Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Hybrid
Position DescriptionDo you have a passion for partnering with operations to drive strategic business decisions? Do you enjoy working across functions to develop recommendations based operational performance, customer dynamics, and emerging trends? Do you enjoy having a seat at the table for all matters that impact your business? If so, this is the role for you!
Our ideal candidate has excellent analytical skills, extensive modeling experience, proficiency in systems, and a hands-on mindset. You'll serve as a valued business partner to the Vice President, General Manager-Commercial Chillers & Ventilation (CCV) by providing in depth financial analysis and reporting. We are looking for someone who can get behind the numbers and identify trends in our rapidly growing four business units.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reviews and forecasts, annual budgets and long-term strategic plans.
- Manage the monthly and quarterly reporting process and communicate results to various levels of management
- Identify the root cause for forecast variances. Work cross functionally with key stakeholders on process improvements across the four businesses.
- Use learnings and insights to refine future financial forecasts and influence business operations to improve performance
- Use knowledge of financial systems to streamline reporting and provide in-depth ad-hoc analysis. You have:
- Sophisticated excel modeling skills, and experience building financial models
- Familiarity using systems such as SAP or HFM in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with manufacturing finance concepts including standard costing and absorption
- Support the general manager and their team with ad-hoc analysis, reporting and insights. Be the financial voice at the table providing sound analysis to support decision making.
- Communicate actual and forecasted results in business terms to various levels of management.
- Lead monthly business review with plant manager
- Understand the root causes of variances and recommend improvements
- Analyze and justify significant capex investment recommendations for the business
- Provide guidance and ensure the development of direct reports
Required Education & Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
- MBA/ CPA / CMA Certifications a plus
- Minimum of 5-7 years of financial planning experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong skillsets in areas of financial analysis, forecasting, and driving business results
- Hands-on system experience with an integrated ERP system and a global consolidation system
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of US GAAP
Why Choose Modine? Health & Well-being:- Day One
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- After 90 days of continuous employment
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
- 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
- Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
Financial Benefits:- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance:- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits
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This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
