Commercial Finance Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…