FP&A Specialist

Lenovo; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking an FP&A Specialist to join the finance team supporting our server manufacturing operation in Whitsett, North Carolina. This role provides financial insight and decision support for manufacturing operations while partnering closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and global finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in leveraging data and technology to drive business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or related analytical role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, AI-enabled analytics tools, or other BI platforms.
• Understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, costs, or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, and annual planning activities.
• Analyze manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and inventory costs for trends.
• Prepare variance analyses and provide insights on key drivers.
• Maintain KPI dashboards and deliver performance reporting.
• Assist with CAPEX tracking, investment analysis, and financial modeling.
• Partner with manufacturing and leaders to improve financial visibility.
• Collaborate with global finance and partners across markets; occasional early/late meetings.
• Support automation and analytics tool enhancements and digital initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Problem solving

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

AI analytics tools

ERP systems

Job description

* United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

About the Role

Lenovo is seeking an FP&A Specialist to join the finance team supporting our growing server manufacturing operation in Whitsett, North Carolina. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a newly established manufacturing facility while partnering closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and global finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in leveraging data, reporting, and technology to drive business performance. This role will provide financial insight and decision support for manufacturing operations while helping build scalable processes for a rapidly growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, and annual planning activities.
• Analyze manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and inventory costs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare variance analyses and provide insights on key business drivers.
• Maintain KPI dashboards and deliver operational and financial performance reporting.
• Assist with CAPEX tracking, investment analysis, and financial modeling.
• Partner with manufacturing and functional leaders to improve financial visibility and drive business performance.
• Collaborate with global finance and business partners across different markets and locations, requiring occasional early morning or evening meetings to support international stakeholders.
• Support automation, reporting enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives using Power BI, AI, and analytics tools

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance, Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or cost accounting functions.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, AI-enabled analytics tools, or other business intelligence platforms.
• Understanding of inventory accounting, procurement processes, and logistics cost analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.

* Ability to work 3:2 Hybrid Schedule in Whitsett, NC (3 days in office and 2 flex).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett