Finance Manager

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner helping market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products. The Finance Manager will lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis to support operational and financial decision-making across the organization.

The role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights, drive performance, and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or business partnering experience.
• Finance Business Partner to operational and functional leaders.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, planning, and variance analysis background.
• Experience supporting corporate expense management and employee incentive/bonus programs.
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and timeliness in execution.
• Ability to influence and partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience communicating financial concepts to senior leadership and supporting strategic decisions.
• Experience with global teams across multiple regions.
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience preferred.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Prepare and maintain rolling financial forecasts and analyses of business performance.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key drivers.
• Provide senior leadership with timely reporting and actionable business insights for decision-making.
• Partner with operational, engineering, and functional leaders to support objectives and drive financial accountability.
• Manage corporate expenses, ensuring controls, visibility, and cost optimization.
• Support bonus planning, forecasting, and analysis with precision.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses for strategic initiatives.
• Conduct profitability assessments and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support acquisition evaluations, new business planning, and growth initiatives.
• Prepare executive presentations for monthly/quarterly reviews and strategic planning.
• Ensure SOX compliance, corporate policies, and financial controls.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with global teams including the U.S. and India.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members to foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

FP&A

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Leadership

SOX compliance

Cost accounting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

OneStream

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

The Finance Manager serves as a strategic business partner responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis activities that support operational and financial decision-making across the organization.

This role partners closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to provide actionable business insights, drive financial performance, and support strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders, helping leaders understand financial impacts, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and make informed decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial planning and analysis expertise with exceptional attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to leadership teams.

What a Typical Day Looks Like:

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning processes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate rolling financial forecasts and business performance analyses.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Provide senior leadership with timely reporting and actionable business insights to support decision‑making.
• Partner with operational, engineering, and functional leaders to support business objectives and drive financial accountability.
• Manage and analyze corporate expenses, ensuring appropriate controls, visibility, and cost optimization.
• Support bonus planning, forecasting, and analysis activities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Conduct profitability assessments and recommend operational improvements and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Support acquisition evaluations, new business planning activities, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations for monthly business reviews, quarterly business reviews, annual budgets, and strategic planning discussions.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, corporate policies, and financial controls.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with global teams, including stakeholders across the U.S. and India.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

The Experience We're Looking to Add to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or business partnering experience.
• Proven experience serving as a Finance Business Partner to operational and functional leaders.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting corporate expense management and employee incentive or bonus programs.
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on timeliness, accuracy, and execution.
• Ability to effectively influence and partner with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience communicating financial concepts to senior leadership and supporting strategic decision‑making.
• Experience working with global teams and business partners across multiple regions.
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with OneStream or similar financial planning and performance management systems is a plus.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).