Category Finance Manager, F&B

Pentair plc; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Category Finance Manager, F&B in Golden Valley, MN to partner with site leaders and drive the financial performance of the product category. You will oversee full P&L and balance sheet analysis, forecasting, and budgeting while communicating profitability drivers clearly across Pentair.

You will lead the finance team, standardize processes, and provide business-facing support to partners, enabling strategic initiatives and long-term growth in a global manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• 7+ years of progressive financial experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner for profitable growth initiatives.
• Analyze and drive month, quarter, and year-end product category financials.
• Lead quarterly forecasts and annual plans aligned with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

OneStream

Hyperion

SAP

Job description

Job Description: At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Category Finance Manager, F&B to join our Golden Valley, MN team. You will partner with the Food & Beverage business leaders at the site and across our category support the achievement of the product category strategic initiatives and financial goals. You will also lead the financial processes for full P&L and balance sheet business analysis, forecasting, and budgeting and will utilize a deep understanding of the economics and profitability drivers across Pentair for critical products/clients to clearly communicate them to the team. This is an excellent role for a strong finance business partner, ready to take the next step in their career with a global manufacturing company and opportunity for career advancement.

You will:

• Be a strategic business parter who assists with strategy development and execution, including profitable growth initiatives, portfolio management, pricing analysis, long-term capital investment plans, new product development, and more.
• Analyze and drive month, quarter, and year-end product category financials.
• Lead quarterly forecasts and annual plans ensuring alignment with cross functional team to achieve and surpass budget goals each month.
• Partner with the controlling team to ensure the accuracy of the monthly results.
• Analyze significant variances from planned and forecasted results, present findings concisely, and provide recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
• Guide the finance team to standardize and improve key processes and reporting and provide exceptional support to respective business partners.

Key Qualifications:

• Have earned a bachelor's (B.A. or B.S.) degree, preferably in finance or accounting.
• Have 7+ years of progressive financial experience, which will include experience partnering with business leaders in a manufacturing organization.
• Experience supporting and/or knowledge of project accounting.
• Strong people leadership ability and/or experience managing or leading finance and/or accounting professionals.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to all levels of an organization, including C-suite, and translate numbers into a clear narrative.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities required.
• Experience with Power BI a plus.
• Experience with financial management software, such as OneStream or Hyperion, a plus.
• Experience utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, such as SAP, a plus.
• Up to 10% of travel for team and/or business meetings.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $95500 - $177300 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus and/or long-term incentives.

Benefits:

• health benefits
• a generous 401(k)
• employee stock purchase program
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• critical illness insurance
• accident insurance
• parental leave
• caregiver leave
• tuition reimbursement
• plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.