Senior MFG Finance Analyst

nVent; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical solutions is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support multiple plants. This critical role involves financial analysis, reporting, and driving productivity improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong finance background and advanced Excel skills, with opportunities for career growth in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Leave options

Well-being programs

Legal protections

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Operational Finance, or Corporate Finance.
• Experience with Percent of Completion Revenue recognition is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost and cash productivity in plants, partnering with leadership.
• Lead month-end close process, including journal entries and reporting.
• Prepare reports on key metrics for tracking safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Financial Planning

Operational Finance

Corporate Finance

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Tableau

Sievo

OneStream XF

ERP system

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

This is a high visibility, critical role primarily supporting multiple plants within the Systems Protection Segment, being the finance business partner to the cross functional leaders. You will be a key finance resource for our facilities, leading financial support for multiple value streams and processes. You will play a key role in making sure that the sites achieve their productivity and inventory related financial goals, while also leading core financial processes for the plants. You will proactively participate in key operations analysis and continuous improvement across Systems Protection.

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL GET TO:

• Drive both cost and cash productivity in the plants partnering with the leadership team to generate top line growth and gross margin expectations.
• Focus on Integrated Supply Chain initiatives.
• Lead and improve our Excess and Obsolete analysis and process.
• Prepare reports on daily, weekly & monthly basis to assist in the tracking and improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash metrics.
• Lead location inventory and asset reporting, review, and accuracy.
• Drive the development of analytical tools and capabilities to better understand the plants’ manufacturing cost structure, including variance analysis for conversion and material costs, productivity results, and Value Stream production results.
• Understand and communicate clearly the value stream and plant financial and operating results to measure progress and assess decision effectiveness.
• Articulate drivers of variance such as volume, mix, inflation, and productivity, and support revenue recognition analysis.
• Provide variance analysis of cost center spend vs budget, identifying trends and key cost drivers.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional projects focused on operational improvements.
• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries and reporting.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Operational Finance, or Corporate Finance, with plant standard costing systems experience.
• Experience with Percent of Completion Revenue recognition is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Tableau, Sievo, and/or OneStream XF is an asset.
• ERP system experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building.
• Understanding of how finance and manufacturing decisions impact business results.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Work in an office environment with exposure to production areas.

WE HAVE:

• A global reach with diverse operations offering career growth and impact opportunities.
• Leading electrical connection and protection solutions with a history of over 100 years, including brands like nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE.
• Headquartered in London, with a management office in Minneapolis, serving global markets.
• Commitment to community engagement and philanthropic activities.
• Core values emphasizing innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, optimism, and accountability.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, leave options, well-being programs, and legal protections. We value diversity and inclusion, believing that authenticity and uniqueness foster growth.