FP&A Manager
Carrier
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Job summary
Carrier Global Corporation seeks an analytical FP&A Manager for a Charlotte, NC manufacturing site. You will lead the monthly FP&A cycle, drive cost optimization, and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to deliver financial insights and robust reporting.
The role emphasizes production forecasting, inventory controls, and CAPEX governance in a fast-paced manufacturing finance environment. Strong data skills and integrity are essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- 5+ years FP&A or manufacturing finance experience.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly FP&A cycle including forecasting, planning and close analyses.
- Deliver financial insights to site leadership; highlight risks and opportunities.
- Develop models for scenario planning, cost analysis and decision making.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering as finance advisor.
- Oversee inventory reporting, CAPEX governance, and production forecast.
- Lead ad hoc analyses and strategic projects.
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Job description
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.
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.
This role will be based in Charlotte, NC and will have a solid-line reporting relationship to the Site Finance Leader.
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. You must 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.
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.
- Lead the monthly FP&A cycle, including forecasting, 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.
- Serve as the finance partner to Operations, 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.
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and track productivity and cost-reduction projects.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing financial rigor and data-driven recommendations.
- Oversee inventory 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.
- Lead or support special projects such as capital investment evaluations, footprint optimization, cost-to-serve analysis, operational strategy reviews, and compliance initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / business administration / economics / commerce.
- 5+ years experience with FP&A or manufacturing finance, preferably supporting plant operations.
Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:
- CPA, CMA, or MBA a plus.
- 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-functional and influence decision-making.
- Experience supporting multiple sites or complex operational environments.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is not available.
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.
Thisposition is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
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
Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 15 September 2026
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