Finance Manager - Global FP&A

Job Description Summary

Methode Electronics is seeking a highly motivated Manager of Finance Global FP&A to lead and oversee all financial planning and analysis activities across our global operations. This role focuses on streamlining processes driving actionable insights and implementing best practices to enhance financial visibility and decision-making. Additionally this position will take ownership of financial modeling for special projects and the development and maintenance of corporate functional department budgets. The ideal candidate is a proactive high-energy finance professional with a proven ability to lead change in a complex global environment while fostering collaboration across divisions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Drive and execute change management initiatives to streamline and standardize financial processes across divisions.
• Collaborate with divisional finance leaders and cross-functional teams to influence align and achieve organizational goals.
• Leverage cutting-edge financial planning trends to develop and implement best-in-class FP&A practices globally.
• Establish a nimble accurate and reliable planning framework with clear deliverables roles and responsibilities.
• Design and implement actionable management reporting tools that provide timely insights for leadership decision-making.
• Develop and monitor forward-looking indicators to proactively anticipate changes in market conditions and create readiness plans.
• Enhance efficiency and effectiveness by integrating advanced financial technologies and tools into FP&A processes.
• Build comprehensive product and customer profitability reports to drive better decision-making across all divisions.
• Simplify complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership supporting strategic decision-making.
• Take ownership of financial modeling for special projects including evaluating strategic initiatives M&A opportunities and operational improvements.
• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of corporate functional department budgets ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Foster cohesion within a globally dispersed team building a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Partner with cross-functional teams leveraging business insights to align financial goals with operational strategies.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives applying Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Champion a culture of integrity transparency and compliance ensuring adherence to financial standards laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis within a global complex industrial environment.
• Proven experience in financial modeling and building/managing corporate functional department budgets.
• High-energy adaptable and results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to drive change.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor messaging to various audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and mental agility to solve complex problems and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience with management reporting systems such as OneStream with a focus on consolidation and reporting.
• Process-oriented and continuous improvement mindset adept at identifying and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Proven ability to manage without direct authority driving successful execution of initiatives across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated success in influencing and building consensus among stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Ability to travel to divisional headquarters and manufacturing facilities as required.

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is $108000 to $145000.

This position is eligible to participate in an incentive and level of participation are determined annually.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical Dental Vision Hearing Life & Disability insurance a wellness program and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program and participation in the Companys 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.