Finance Lead - Manufacturing

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Pleasureville (PA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus programs

Health insurance

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in York seeks a Finance Lead - Manufacturing to guide financial planning and analysis for the plant, partnering with operations to deliver monthly performance reports and strategic cost insights.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing finance, strong accounting knowledge, SAP/Excel skills, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; this is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles including balance sheet and GL.
• Excellent communication with all management levels.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• SAP and Excel proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis focusing on understanding plant operations.
• Lead standard costing activities for the plant by managing routing updates, burden rate calculations and earned hours estimates.
• Coaching and leadership of projects; planning and assigning tasks; monitoring progress and results.
• Review, analyze and evaluate financial data for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare and communicate key performance metrics for operations (labor, production, inventory).
• Oversee month-end close process, including journal entries and cost of sales analyses.
• Support internal and external audit requests and data analyses.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Accounting principles

Interpersonal communication

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Auto req ID:59803
Title:Finance Lead - Manufacturing
Job Function:Finance
Location:YORK
Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Shift:SHIFT1

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Vehicle Operations facility in York is our final assembly plant. Employees at York also perform a variety of manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, polishing and painting and produce a wide range of current and replacement parts for all models. Join our team as a Finance Lead - Manufacturing.

Job Summary

This position is a key leader of Harley-Davidson's York Operations finance team. The position leads the analytical support, financial management, direction, and analytical support for assigned areas in the manufacturing plant, reporting directly to the Plant Controller. This position partners with the operations teams to provide comprehensive financial support including, but not limited to, monthly performance reports, financial analysis, recommendations for improvement areas when needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis with focus on understanding plant operations
• Lead standard costing activities for the plant by managing routing updates, burden rate calculations and earned hours estimates.
• Assume leadership responsibility as necessary, including being an advocate for new ideas and serving as an example for coworkers
• Responsible for coaching others including planning and assigning projects and tasks, reviewing progress, and evaluating results
• Review, analyze and evaluate financial data for accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and communicate key performance metrics for operations, including labor, production volume and inventory reporting
• Oversee month end close process, including journal entries, expense analysis and development of cost of sales
• Support internal and external audit requests and documentation
• Participate in special projects, ad-hoc research and data analysis as needed

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Experience Requirements

This position typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related work and/or experience. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles including balance sheet and GL
• Quality interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements.
• Attention to detail while maintaining the broader, analytical perspective.
• Excellent organizational skills - ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• SAP experience and competency with Microsoft excel preferred

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range:$104,100 - $161,400
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)