Senior Financial Analyst, Operations

valmont; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a Finance Business Partner for North America Operations, reporting to the Director Finance and Business Partner. You will translate operating performance into financial insights to improve COGS, inventory and forecast accuracy.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, driver-based planning and KPI reviews. You will drive analytical insights and partner with site leadership to influence profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 6+ years in manufacturing/ops finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement linkages (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Experience with forecasting, AOP, KPI reporting, RCCM reviews, variance analysis, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly and monthly KPI reporting and RCCM analyses for cost savings and forecast accuracy.
• Drive the forecasting process for operations with forward-looking cost savings and inventory targets.
• Support annual operating plan and long-range planning with driver-based analytics and scenario modeling.
• Improve reporting automation and data quality using ERP, OneStream, Power BI, and Databricks.

Skills

Forecasting

KPI reporting

RCCM reviews

Variance analysis

Standard costing

Inventory management

Working capital optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

OneStream

Power BI

Databricks

ERP systems

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary of This Position

This position reports to the Director, FP&A Operations & Supply Chain and serves as a key finance business partner to North America operations and site leadership. The role is responsible for translating operating performance into financial insight to improve cost of goods sold, inventory, and forecast accuracy. Strong candidates will bring hands‑on experience in manufacturing finance, driver-based planning, KPI and RCCM reviews, profitability analysis, standard costing, and cross‑functional decision support. The role must combine financial discipline with business acumen to challenge assumptions, improve visibility to future performance, and convert data and insights into actionable recommendations.

Essential Functions

• This position reports to the Director Finance and Business Partner - North America Operations and partners closely with operations/site leadership, accounting, and Corporate FP&A to drive operating performance and financial accountability across North America.
• This role requires up to 25% travel (domestically), including periodic overnight stays.
• Lead weekly and monthly KPI reporting, RCCM analyses, and operational reviews for cost savings, manufacturing expenses, hours, shipping performance, burden variance, and forecast‑to‑actual variances.
• Drive the forecasting process for operations by establishing financial targets and maintaining forward views on cost savings, hours, manufacturing spend, burden rates, and inventory.
• Partner with operations and site leadership to improve COGS performance, explain manufacturing variances, productivity, and operating efficiency decisions.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP), monthly forecast, and longer‑range strategic planning processes with driver‑based analytics and scenario modeling that align site‑level assumptions with segment and corporate expectations.
• Work across finance and operations to improve reporting automation, data quality, and process discipline, including the use of ERP systems, OneStream, Power BI, Databricks, AI, and other tools that enhance visibility and reduce manual effort.
• Communicate clearly with leaders at multiple levels, challenge assumptions when needed, and convert financial analyses into concise, action‑oriented recommendations that improve profitability and quality of earnings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or business partnering finance roles
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement linkages across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Demonstrated experience with forecasting, AOP, KPI reporting, RCCM reviews, variance analysis, standard costing, inventory management, and working capital optimization
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial and operational data to support an understanding of performance and decision making
• Experience supporting strategic or operational improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment, manage multiple priorities, and drive follow‑through in a fast‑paced environment

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification
• Master's degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or infrastructure environment
• Experience with OneStream, Power BI, Power Query, Databricks, or other automation / data analytics tools used to improve finance reporting and planning processes
• Experience supporting finance transformation, continuous improvement, or broader operations / supply chain initiatives across multiple sites

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overa