Finance Manager

Katcon; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Katcon, a global Tier 1 supplier, seeks a Finance Manager in Auburn Hills, MI. This hybrid, full-time role oversees FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to enable strategic decisions.

You’ll monitor cash flow, control costs, review capex, and partner with operations and leadership to improve financial performance. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in finance roles, with strong ERP/Excel and BI tooling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or related functions.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience in accounting and financial reporting, including general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Knowledge of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, product costing, margin analysis, and operational performance improvement.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, financial reporting, and business intelligence tools.
• Understanding of compliance, internal controls, risk management, and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; ensure compliance and support audits.
• Monitor cash flow, manage cost controls, and review capital expenditure proposals.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership to evaluate business cases and improve financial performance.
• Develop and enhance financial processes, tools, and dashboards to drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Katcon, founded in 1993, is a global Tier 1 supplier specializing in exhaust and aftertreatment systems, thermal insulation, and composite solutions for gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicle applications. The company provides end-to-end capabilities, including engineering, design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing for both simple components and complete systems. With nearly 2,000 professionals across seven countries, Katcon emphasizes innovation, flexibility, and close collaboration with its customers. Team members benefit from working in a dynamic, international environment focused on advanced automotive technologies and long-term partnerships with leading OEMs.

Role Description

The Finance Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Auburn Hills, MI, with the flexibility to work from home part of the time. This role oversees financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting to support strategic and operational decisions.

The Finance Manager prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and supports internal and external audits.

Daily responsibilities include monitoring cash flow, managing cost controls, reviewing capital expenditure proposals, and collaborating with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to evaluate business cases and improve financial performance.

The role also includes developing and enhancing financial processes, tools, and dashboards, while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or related functions.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience in accounting and financial reporting, including general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Knowledge of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, product costing, margin analysis, and operational performance improvement.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, financial reporting, and business intelligence tools.
• Understanding of compliance, internal controls, risk management, and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.