Finance Manager

Sailun Tire Americas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global experience opportunities

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer in Chicago is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Lead to oversee budgeting and forecasting. This role demands strong analytical skills, a Bachelor's degree in finance, and 5+ years in finance roles. You will provide critical insights for decision-making and collaborate with various teams to optimize operational efficiency. A solid understanding of GAAP and ERP systems like Power BI and SAP is preferred. The position involves up to 20% international travel, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles.
• Finance/Accounting designation, or MBA considered an asset.
• Prior experience managing or leading analysts strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning.
• Develop financial models for pricing and margin analysis.
• Analyze monthly financial results and identify variances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer-service oriented

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP

Tableau

Navision

Job description

Position Reporting To

NAHQ FINANCE, Director of FP&A and dotted reporting to the Financial Controller

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this position is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management while providing financial oversight and strong working knowledge of general accounting principles. This role serves as a strategic business partner to operational and commercial leaders, delivering insights that drive decision‑making, profitability, and sustainable growth.

This position combines hands‑on financial planning and analysis while driving alignment with the local Accounting team to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable financial information.

Essential Functions

• Lead annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long‑range planning processes for assigned BU
• Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing decisions, margin analysis, cost initiatives, and strategic projects
• Analyze monthly financial results versus budget and forecast; identify variances, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare monthly management reporting, KPIs, and variance explanations for leadership review
• Support scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and ad‑hoc business cases as required
• Data standardization, mapping and consolidation to support business needs
• Any other duties as required

Operational & Commercial Finance Support

• Partner closely with Sales leadership to support pricing, volume forecasting, rebate programs, commissions, customer profitability, and margin optimization
• Collaborate with Warehouse and Supply Chain teams on inventory planning, turns, slow‑moving and obsolete inventory analysis, freight costs, and working capital optimization
• Support Operations and Distribution teams with cost analysis, labor productivity metrics, capacity planning, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs including volume, throughput, inventory levels, freight, warehousing costs, and service levels
• Translate operational drivers into financial impacts and clearly communicate implications to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings with Sales, Warehouse, Operations, and Leadership to align financial forecasts with operational realities
• Maintain strong understanding of general accounting principles (U.S. GAAP and IFRS)
• Partner with Accounting during month‑end close to ensure accurate and timely financial results
• Review P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements for completeness and consistency
• Support accruals, reserves, and key accounting estimates from an FP&A and business perspective
• Assist with audit requests, reconciliations, and internal control activities as needed
• Assist local finance team members
• Review financial results, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Promote standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement within the finance team
• Any other duties as required

Travel

• Up to 20% international travel as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
• Customer‑service oriented with a proven ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal direction
• Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities with a proactive, self‑starter mindset
• Detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of results
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented, and collaborative team environment
• Strong judgment and ability to make sound day‑to‑day decisions
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• People‑oriented with the ability to establish credibility and build effective working relationships with staff, clients, and vendors
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends when business needs require

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles experience in finance
• Finance/Accounting designation, or MBA considered an asset
• Prior experience managing or leading analysts strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting fundamentals
• ERP system (Power BI, SAP, Navision and Tableau)
• Strong experience in working in a Global multi‑entity environment is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to roll‑up sleeves and work with team members
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge with Power Quarry is an asset
• Ability to communicate in Spanish or Mandarin is an asset