Finance Manager

Talentify; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is hiring a Finance Manager - Thermal Solutions to lead AOP and quarterly forecasting across multiple plants. You will build driver-based models, analyze manufacturing costs, and partner with Operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in FP&A or manufacturing finance, SAP and advanced Excel, and the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 5+ years of FP&A, operational finance, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong background supporting manufacturing, packaging, industrial, or operational environments.
• Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, cost accounting, and operational KPIs.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasting across multiple plants and units.
• Develop driver-based financial models, scenario analysis, and what-if forecasting.
• Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, costs, labor, waste, yield, throughput.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis on pricing, customer profitability, product mix, margins, and ops performance.
• Complete annual standard setting process.
• Support month-end close by booking journal entries and balance sheet reviews.
• Conduct weekly reviews of production variances and report root causes.
• Host weekly P&L reviews with plant management and improvement recommendations.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly variances between actuals and budget; provide root cause commentary and corrective actions.
• Support pricing strategy decisions through margin and cost impact analysis.
• Analyze KPIs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and productivity improvements.
• Support capital investment decisions through ROI analysis and modeling.
• Act as a trusted partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Drive accountability and cross-functional alignment around targets and execution.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Scenario analysis

Data analysis

Communication & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Finance Manager - Thermal Solutions

Location: New Albany, Indiana or Norfolk, Nebraska

Position Summary

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasting processes across multiple plants and business units
• Develop driver-based financial models, scenario analysis, and what-if forecasting to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, cost structure, labor, efficiencies, waste, yield, and throughput
• Deliver detailed financial analysis on pricing, customer profitability, product mix, margins, and operational performance
• Complete annual standard setting process
• Support month end close by booking journal entries and ad hoc balance sheet review
• Conduct weekly reviews of production order variances to identify unusual variances and report root causes.
• Host weekly P&L reviews with plant management and recommendations for improvements in the month
• Analyze monthly and quarterly variances between actuals and budget; provide root cause commentary and suggest corrective actions.
• Support pricing strategy decisions through margin and cost impact analysis
• Analyze financial and operational KPIs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and productivity improvements
• Support capital investment decisions through ROI analysis and financial modeling
• Act as a trusted business partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
• Drive accountability and cross-functional alignment around financial targets and operational execution

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• SAP experience strongly desired
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, operational finance, or manufacturing finance experience
• Strong background supporting manufacturing, packaging, industrial, or operational environments
• Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and scenario analysis
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, cost accounting, and operational KPIs
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence leaders across functions
• Self-driven, highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Expected travel up to 25%

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

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