Pricing Analyst

Talentify; Madison (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, analysis, and pricing for a major manufacturing business unit. You will partner across Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Management to optimize profitability and strategic investments.

The role emphasizes capital tracking, cost analysis, and model-driven decision support, with a focus on driving margin improvement and commercial excellence. Hybrid work, with bonuses tied to performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• 3+ years in pricing, quotation, cost estimating, or financial planning roles.
• ERP systems experience for financial reporting, cost accounting, and quoting.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and financial planning for a manufacturing unit with >$300M revenue.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic support to cross-functional teams.
• Oversee quoting, new program financials, and product cost modeling.
• Manage quote-to-launch, track capital, tooling, and investments.
• Drive capital reporting and forecast processes to support investment planning.
• Conduct ad hoc reporting to support decision-making across the business.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Pricing analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Cash flow analysis

NPV/IRR analysis

Cost accounting

Excel modeling

Power BI reporting

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Description

The Finance Manager oversees program financial analysis, sales quotations, product line profitability, and comprehensive financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a large manufacturing business unit. This role drives market and product line strategy by analyzing trends, pricing, and product performance to support strategic decision-making, and develops and maintains business models for operating segments to ensure alignment with market dynamics and corporate profitability objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and financial planning for a manufacturing business unit with revenue exceeding $300 million.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic support to cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Operations, Market, and Product Line teams.
• Oversee customer quoting processes, new program financials, and product cost modeling to optimize profitability and support commercial decisions.
• Manage the quote-to-launch process, including tracking capital, tooling, and investments to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial targets.
• Drive monthly capital reporting and lead the capital forecast and appropriation process to support investment planning.
• Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making across the business.
• Evaluate investments and program performance using NPV, IRR, and cash flow analysis to guide capital allocation and program prioritization.
• Analyze product line performance, pricing, and variances to identify margin improvement opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership on growth initiatives, including strategy sprints and roadmap development, to support long-term business expansion.
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives, such as kaizen events, to reduce approval timelines and strengthen financial workflows.
• Lead financial education initiatives, such as internal training programs, to build financial capability among non-finance managers.
• Ensure accurate month-end activities, including reconciliations and financial reporting related to cost accounting and capital.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on pricing strategies, quoting processes, and cost analysis to support competitive and profitable offerings.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a pricing, quotation, cost estimating, or financial planning type of role.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems to support financial reporting, cost accounting, and quoting processes.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI for reporting and analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for modeling, forecasting, and detailed financial analysis.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Management.
• Strong capabilities in forecasting, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
• Ability to perform cash flow analysis and evaluate investments using NPV and IRR.
• Experience with product costing, pricing analysis, and cost analysis to support margin improvement.
• Skill in conducting month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Familiarity with quoting processes and capital tracking within a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing business units and product line profitability analysis.
• Strong competency in using ERP platforms to integrate financial data and support operational decision-making.
• Ability to design and maintain business models for multiple operating segments.
• Experience leading or participating in process improvement initiatives such as kaizen events.
• Capability to deliver financial education and training to non-finance stakeholders in an accessible manner.
• Comfort working with large data sets and building reports and dashboards in tools like Power BI and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to support leadership in strategy development and roadmap planning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented approach to capital reporting, tooling investment tracking, and quote-to-launch accuracy.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with regular on-site presence at a manufacturing facility in Madison, IN. Team members are expected to be on-site approximately two to three days per week to collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Management and to engage directly with business unit activities. The role involves working with ERP systems, data visualization tools such as Power BI, and advanced Excel models in a professional office setting within a manufacturing context. The environment supports collaborative, cross-functional work, with a culture that values continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and financial education. The position offers hybrid flexibility and performance-based bonus potential, providing an attractive setting for professionals who enjoy both analytical work and close partnership with operational and commercial teams.P

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Company offers 401k, dental, vision, medical insurance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Madison,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.