Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Carrier; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time off and Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an FP&A Manager to drive the monthly FP&A cycle for a manufacturing site in the United States. The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to deliver data-driven insights and maintain strong financial stewardship.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FP&A/manufacturing finance, excels in financial modeling, and leads cost-optimization initiatives within a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or Commerce.
• 5+ years of FP&A or manufacturing finance experience supporting plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly FP&A cycle including forecasting, planning, and close/actuals analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to translate metrics into financial impact.
• Oversee inventory reporting, CAPEX governance, and production forecast cycles.
• Lead ad hoc strategic projects and cost-optimization initiatives.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Manufacturing Finance

Excel & Financial Modeling

Cross-functional Partnering

Cost Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or Commerce

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this position:

We are seeking a highly analytical and operations-savvy FP&A Manager to support a commercial HVAC manufacturing site. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment and enjoys partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams. You will play a critical role in driving productivity initiatives, leading core financial cycles, and ensuring strong financial stewardship while increasing engagement in Finance throughout the Operations Organization through thorough, timely analysis and clear, concise use of data.

We want to speak with you if you are comfortable in a high-performing, fast-paced environment, can adapt quickly to produce meaningful outcomes, and demonstrate unquestionable integrity and a commitment to quality. Qualified candidates will possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to reporting accuracy and detail, as well as a passion for continuous improvement and creating best‑in‑class processes. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is not available.

This is a great time to join the Carrier team. Our culture is built on leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Combined with our global reach and strong commitment to employee engagement, it provides every team member with opportunities to grow, learn, and advance their career.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the monthly FP&A cycle, includingforecasting, annual planning, and monthly close/actuals analysis.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to site leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, cost analysis, and operational decision‑making.

Cross-Functional Business Partnering

• Serve as the finance partner toOperations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Factory support staff.
• Translate operational metrics into financial impact and ensure alignment between financial goals and operational execution.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, concise manner to non‑finance stakeholders.

Productivity & Cost Optimization

• Partner with operations and engineering teams toidentify, evaluate, and track productivity and cost‑reduction projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing financial rigor and data‑driven recommendations.

Manufacturing Finance

• Overseeinventory reporting, valuation, and controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
• Oversee CAPEX Management, including forecast, variance analysis, governance, and business case review
• Lead the Production forecast cycle, including SIOP, Forecasting, Actuals, and Efficiency reporting
• Support cycle counts, inventory reserves, and working capital improvement initiatives.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Strategic Projects

• Lead or support special projects such as capital investment evaluations, footprint optimization, cost‑to‑serve analysis, operational strategy reviews, and compliance initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or Commerce.
• 5+ years experience with Financial Planning & Analysis or manufacturing finance, supporting plant operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Strong understanding ofmanufacturing processes, cost accounting, and operational KPIs.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills;
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally and influence decision‑making.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or complex operational environments.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account