Corporate Finance Manager

Eastman Industrial Supply, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman, headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, seeks an experienced FP&A professional to steward forecasting, budgeting, and monthly close analyses. You will translate complex financial data into clear, leadership-ready narratives and slides for senior leaders across cross-functional teams.

The role involves analyzing cost, margin, and unit economics with emphasis on inventory, absorption, and cost drivers, and collaborating on long-range planning and capital allocation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related areas.
• Background in manufacturing or industries such as chemicals, industrials, CPG, autos; fluency in COGS, inventory, absorption, and unit economics.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel capability with the ability to structure problems and present fact-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Steward FP&A cycles: forecasting, budgeting, and monthly close analysis with variance narratives.
• Translate analysis into leadership-ready narratives and slides; support decision-making with senior leaders.
• Analyze cost, margin and unit economics focusing on inventory and cost drivers.
• Collaborate on long-range planning, capital allocation and project modeling workstreams.
• Partner with corporate finance and segment teams to improve FP&A processes and share practical insights.
• Develop depth in corporate finance and a practical business perspective.

Skills

Finance analysis

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

MBA / CPA / CMA a plus

Tools

Excel

Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com .

Responsibilities

• Steward recurring FP&A cycles: forecasting, budgeting, and monthly close analysis including the variance narratives behind the results.
• Translate analysis into clear, leadership-ready narratives and slides; communicate recommendations and support decision‑making with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Analyze cost, margin, and unit economics with a focus on inventory, absorption, and unit cost drivers to explain the underlying financial performance.
• Collaborate with finance leadership on long‑range planning, capital allocation, and project modeling workstreams, managing assigned analyses and deliverables with limited guidance.
• Partner with corporate finance and, over time, segment and business finance teams to improve financial planning and analysis processes and share practical tools and insights.
• Develop strong subject matter depth in corporate finance, applying a practical business perspective to analyze problems, identify options, and recommend solutions.

Qualifications

• ~5 years of progressive finance experience across FP&A, corporate finance, or commercial/business finance, with demonstrated ownership of defined analyses, processes, or workstreams.
• A background in manufacturing or operating in industries including chemicals, industrials, CPG, autos, etc.. Fluency in COGS, inventory, absorption, and unit economics is required.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel capability, with the ability to structure problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop fact-based recommendations with appropriate guidance on ambiguous issues.
• Strong communication skills required. Candidates need the ability to convert analytical issues into concise narratives, clean slides, and recommendations that help inform decision‑making.
• Ability to work independently on defined assignments, seek guidance on complex or ambiguous situations, and demonstrate interest in continued growth and leadership development.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field. MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus.
• On-site as Eastman’s Global Headquarters: Kingsport, TN.

NOTE:

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship .

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville