Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred
10+ years of experience in operation finance and strategic planning, including leadership of teams
Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and operational improvement
Demonstrated ability to lead complex business processes and cross-functional initiatives
Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
Provide actionable insights through financial modeling, reporting, and variance analysis to senior leadership
Partner with business leaders to ensure financial alignment with priorities and ROI targets
Optimize financial systems and reporting tools for transparency and efficiency
Lead key business reporting and analytics to enhance financial health and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain financial KPIs and dashboards for executive leadership
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data and employee input
Serve as a senior advisor to the executive team on financial and operational strategy matters
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with strong emphasis on teamwork
Focus on professional development and talent enhancement
Exposure to both office and manufacturing plant environments
Opportunities to engage directly with senior leadership
Stability in position with no required travel
Full Job Description
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide clear, actionable insights through financial modeling, reporting, and variance analysis to senior leadership that drives data-driven decision making and planning
Partner with business leaders to ensure financial decisions align with organizational priorities and ROI targets
Optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and analytics for transparency and efficiency
Lead and enhance key business reporting and analytics across AM General's operations that drive improved financial health and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain key financial KPIs and dashboards that support executive leadership's ability to execute operational strategies
Evaluate and strengthen cross functional processes to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data, best practices, and employee input
Partner on organizational planning, including strategic initiatives, capital projects, and workforce needs
Serve as a senior advisor to the executive team on financial, operational, and business strategy matters
Translate strategic objectives into measurable financial and operational plans
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and operations team
Influence decision making through data-driven insights and scenario analysis
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred
10+ years of experience in operation finance and strategic planning, including leadership of teams
Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and operational improvement
Demonstrated ability to lead complex business processes and cross-functional initiatives
Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and data analytics platforms
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Operational discipline and process improvement
Financial literacy and analytical rigor
Cross-functional collaboration
Change leadership
People leadership and talent development
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important
