Strategic FP&A Analyst — Manufacturing & Operations

Valmont Industries, Inc.

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

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Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for North America Operations. This role translates operating performance into financial insight to improve COGS, inventory, and forecast accuracy.

You will drive KPI reporting, RCCM analyses, and cross‑functional decision support in a manufacturing environment. Travel up to 25% domestically; you will lead forecasting processes, support AOP and long‑range planning, and advance automation with ERP, OneStream, Power BI, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

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.