Finance Manager

Airedale by Modine; Consett; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis professional to partner with operations, drive forecasts, and deliver clear financial insights. You will prepare monthly/quarterly reviews, manage reporting, and work cross-functionally to improve processes and influence strategic decisions.

The role requires 3–5 years in financial planning, strong Excel modeling, and experience with SAP/HFM within a manufacturing setting. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of financial planning experience.
• Hands-on system experience with an integrated ERP and a global consolidation system.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reviews and forecasts.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly reporting process and communicate results to management.
• Identify root causes for forecast variances and drive cross-functional process improvements.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and insights using financial systems.
• Support the GM and team with financial analysis and decision support.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Excel modeling

ERP systems

Management reporting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

At Modine we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Data Centres and Commercial HVAC segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions, and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

Position Description

Do you have a passion for partnering with operations to drive strategic business decisions? Do you enjoy working across functions to develop recommendations based on 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!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reviews and forecasts.
  • 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
  • Use learnings and insights to refine future financial forecasts
• 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 to include standard costing and absorption
• Support the general manager and his 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 investments by the region
• Provide guidance and ensure the development of direct reports

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of financial planning experience.
• 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