Management Associate - FP&A

This onsite position is a Management Associate role reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at our Great Lakes Operations. The financial planning and analysis function includes financial plans, measurement of key performance indicators, plant level reporting and business partnering. This position is also responsible for the analysis of financial trends and the monetary effects of potential business decisions. This is a highly visible and challenging position. We are looking for a financial professional who possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multiple teams within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist, facilitate, and/or collaborate with NAFR FP&A and Accounting closing and forecasting
• Support annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly updates
• Develop business cases and financial support for capital appropriations and large-scale investments
• Delivers process improvements that result in standardization, efficiencies, and effectiveness
• Review improvement project results and serve as key point of contact for project benefit results and forecasting
• Facilitate business partnering, engagement, and communication between Operations and other business support groups to enhance operational and financial results
• Drive accountability and value-creating action through robust variance analysis, leveraging deep understanding of the manufacturing process and business drivers for area of responsibility
• Develop analysis and presentations to support plant and/or executive leadership including proactive and insightful analysis and commentary on enterprise results
• Administer the project tracking system and reporting requirements
• Assists the FP&A team with special projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience with FP&A or other data/analysis intense field preferred
• Experience in Manufacturing or Industrial setting is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial modeling and analysis
• Experience with Oracle ERP and/or OneStream is a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and result-driven action-oriented mindset
• Ability to collaborate and work independently in fast-paced environment