Finance Manager

MWC de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is seeking a Finance Manager – Global Seats to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Global Seats Division. The role partners with Plant Controllers worldwide and the corporate finance team to drive forecast accuracy and strategic insights, shaping key business decisions across the division.

You will manage a distributed team, implement AI-enabled forecasting tools, and enhance commercial reporting and margin visibility while upholding high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 8+ years in FP&A, cost accounting, or financial management in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of remote or multi-site teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for executives.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and reporting tools.
• Experience using BI platforms and large data sets for scalable reporting.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional and consolidated monthly financial reporting (P&L, working capital).
• Lead monthly/quarterly reviews with executive leadership; translate data into insights.
• Develop and manage forecasting, budgeting, and modeling processes.
• Advance data analytics, dashboards, and AI-enabled forecasting for cost and margin visibility.
• Act as finance advisor to operations and commercial teams to improve performance.
• Support plant-level close activities, reconciliations, and variance analysis globally.
• Collaborate with leadership to set and monitor operating plans and forecasts.
• Use predictive analytics and scenario modeling to inform pricing and capital decisions.
• Lead and develop Plant Controllers and corporate staff across locations; drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Data analytics

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

BI platforms

Forecasting

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Job description

Position Summary

The Finance Manager – Global Seats supports the growth and operational efficiency of CVG’s Global Seats Division, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance. This role leads financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions, collaborating closely with Plant Controllers globally and the corporate finance team. The Finance Manager provides strategic financial insights, drives accuracy in forecasting and reporting, and leads a distributed team – making this a highly visible leadership role that directly influences key decision‑making across the division.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of regional and consolidated division monthly financial reporting, including P&L and working capital analysis; ensure accuracy and timeliness across all divisional reporting requirements.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews with the executive leadership team, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Develop and manage forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling processes, ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate objectives.
• Advance the use of data analytics, dashboarding, and AI‑enabled forecasting tools to improve forecast accuracy, identify financial trends earlier, and strengthen visibility into cost, margin, inventory, and working capital performance.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as a financial advisor to operational and commercial teams, providing insights to improve divisional performance and support key decision‑making.
• Support plant‑level month‑end close activities, account reconciliations, and variance analysis in partnership with Plant Controllers across the Globe.
• Collaborate with divisional leadership to establish and monitor the annual operating plan and monthly forecasts.
• Use predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and automated variance explanations to support faster, data‑informed decisions on pricing, production mix, capital investments, productivity initiatives, and operational risk.

Team Leadership, Process Improvement & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Plant Controllers and corporate finance staff across multiple locations; foster a collaborative, high‑performance finance culture.
• Identify and implement enhancements to financial procedures and tools to support scalability and future growth; elevate commercial reporting, margin analysis, and operational insight capabilities.
• Drive process efficiencies and improvements in data management, analysis, and reporting; encourage continuous improvement within the team in alignment with CVG’s goals and values.
• Partner with IT, operations, and finance stakeholders to standardize data definitions, improve data quality, and responsibly evaluate AI use cases in reporting, forecasting, anomaly detection, and productivity analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or financial management, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing remote or multi‑site teams across complex financial functions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail; able to interpret complex data and translate it into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective with both technical and non‑technical audiences including executive leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use financial systems, business intelligence platforms, and large data sets to build scalable reporting, automate recurring analysis, and communicate insights to senior leaders.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications & Desired Characteristics

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Prior experience managing Plant Controllers or site‑level finance teams across a multi‑location manufacturing operation.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics concepts within finance, FP&A, manufacturing analytics, or operational performance reporting.
• Working knowledge of data governance, responsible AI practices, and controls needed to validate automated insights, protect sensitive financial data, and maintain trust in reporting outputs.
• Background in commercial vehicle, automotive, or industrial manufacturing finance.
• Credible, collaborative leader who combines strong financial acumen with the interpersonal skills to influence outcomes across plant operations, division leadership, and corporate finance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.