Finance Manager

CALJAN

Menomonee Falls (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A global leader in logistics automation is seeking a Finance Manager in Menomonee Falls. The role involves leading the finance department, developing financial controls, and preparing financial statements. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, 6-8 years of experience in finance, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

6-8 years of experience in finance, preferably in a similar role.
Manufacturing finance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the finance department and ensure effective financial management and reporting.
Develop and implement financial controls to enhance efficiency.
Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial software and tools

Job description

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What This Opportunity Offers

Join a fast-growing international company that is at the forefront of logistics automation.
Excellent personal and professional growth opportunity.
Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Are You?

Passionate about building a best-in-class finance function?
A great leader, bringing the best out of your team?
Eager to be part of a company where individuals truly make a difference?

Company

Our client, CALJAN, a worldwide market leader in the automation industry, is seeking a business savvy and driven Finance Manager to help building a best-in-class global finance function. Headquartered and founded in Scandinavia in 1963, with 550 employees across 7 countries and clients all over the world, CALJAN designs and delivers intelligent automation solutions that keep global supply chains moving. You will be part of a forward-thinking and modern company with a passion for innovation, safety, and people development. It’s an ambitious, growing company that has experienced consistent double-digit growth year-over-year. This position is based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. For more information and inspiration, please visit https://www.caljan.com/

About this Position

As Finance Manager, you will bring solid, hands-on leadership along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You will lead the accounting operations while partnering closely with the Managing Director, N.A., to provide strategic financial guidance and operational support across departments. As part of the global finance team, you will partner with other finance leaders across the organization. This role reports directly to the Managing Director North America with a dotted line to the Global CFO. Up to 10% travel days per year is expected (nationally and internationally).

Role

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Lead the finance department, ensuring effective financial management and reporting.
Develop and implement financial controls and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and budgets in alignment with organizational goals.
Take an active role as financial business partner supporting Caljan US management team.
Coordinate with external auditors and manage tax and regulatory compliance.
Oversee cash flow management and financial risk assessment.
Responsible for local insurance program, investments, & state tax code setups, filings & changes.

Your Profile

Your Education & Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is considered a plus.
A minimum of 6-8 years’ experience within finance, preferably from a similar position.
Manufacturing finance experience (preferred).
Proven leadership ability with a strategic mindset and a proactive, change-oriented approach.
Excellent understanding of financial software and tools.

Your Skills & Personality Characteristics

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
High integrity, interpersonal, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency in operational tasks and project management
Pragmatic and hands-on approach.
Ability to make analytical decisions that meet strategic goals

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