Manufacturing FP&A Leader: Growth & Productivity

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a highly analytical FP&A Manager for its Charlotte, NC site. You will lead the monthly FP&A cycle, partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering, and drive productivity and cost optimization initiatives to strengthen financial stewardship.

The role reports to the Site Finance Leader and requires 5+ years in FP&A or manufacturing finance, with strong Excel and financial modeling skills. CPA/MBA a plus; US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / business administration / economics / commerce.
• 5+ years experience with FP&A or manufacturing finance, preferably supporting plant operations.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

FP&A experience

Excel skills

Financial modeling

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Carrier is seeking a highly analytical FP&A Manager for its Charlotte, NC site. You will lead the monthly FP&A cycle, partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering, and drive productivity and cost optimization initiatives to strengthen financial stewardship.

The role reports to the Site Finance Leader and requires 5+ years in FP&A or manufacturing finance, with strong Excel and financial modeling skills. CPA/MBA a plus; US work authorization required.