Johnson Electric is committed to driving sustainable growth and creating long-term value for our stakeholders. We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to support the financial planning forecasting and business analysis processes. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills fluency in English (both written and spoken) and exceptional presentation abilities to communicate insights to senior leadership and stakeholders. This role will drive budgeting cost analysis and decision support to optimize operational and financial performance in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead annual budgeting quarterly forecasting and long-range financial planning with a focus on manufacturing cost structures production efficiency and inventory management.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions including product costing capital expenditure (CAPEX) analysis and ROI evaluations.
- Analyze financial and operational KPIs (e.g. gross margin production yield overhead absorption) to identify trends risks and opportunities.
- Partner with operations supply chain and manufacturing teams to provide data-driven insights and cost optimization strategies.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly management reports with actionable recommendations including variance analysis against production budgets and forecasts.
- Develop and present high-quality board papers and presentations on financial performance.
- Deliver clear concise and compelling financial presentations to executives and stakeholders translating manufacturing financials into strategic insights.
- Create executive dashboards and ad-hoc reports to support operational efficiency and profitability improvements.
- Present financial results and forecasts in a way that aligns with manufacturing KPIs and business objectives.
- Work closely with Accounting Operations Supply Chain and Business Units to align financial plans with production goals and cost control initiatives.
- Drive digitization within the FP&A organization
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field. MBA CPA or CMA preferred.
- 8 years in FP&A corporate finance or cost accounting with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred (e.g. cost accounting production finance supply chain finance).
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables macros complex modeling).
- Proficiency in BI tools (e.g. Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) with experience in manufacturing modules.
- Knowledge of standard costing variance analysis and inventory valuation methods.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) with exceptional communication and storytelling abilities.
- Strong presentation skills (PowerPoint/Google Slides) for executive audiences.
- Proactive detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Come join our global inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity knowledge skills creativity and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our companys most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected regardless of their age gender race ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Required Experience:
Manager