Senior Finance Manufacturing Lead Hybrid in Monroe, MI

Comfort starts with our 10000 team members across the globe who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives in our homes work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset and innovation propels us into the future youre ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Raw Material & Input Cost Analysis: Analyze and track trends in raw material pricing inbound freight duties/tariffs and other input costs across the supply chain. Partner with Procurement Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Logistics and Plant Controllers to evaluate cost drivers and their impact on cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Cost Forecasting & Variance Analysis: Lead the creation analysis and communication of the cost forecast for the Residential Supply Chain including duties/tariffs freight and manufacturing costs. Perform variance analysis communicate key drivers of variances to business partners and Residential Finance Leadership and recommend corrective actions to improve performance as needed.
• Coordinate & Execute Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Forecasting Process: Lead the end-to-end annual financial planning process for the Residential Supply Chain. Build the annual budget in collaboration with business partners and ensure alignment of key cost drivers (raw materials freight duties/tariffs inventory etc.) vs target.
• Reporting & KPI Development: Create and maintain standardized financial reports and performance dashboards that provide insight into cost trends operational KPIs and inventory health.
• Inventory Financial Review: Lead financial reviews of inventory with a focus on excess obsolete and slow-moving items. Coordinate with operations and supply planning teams to ensure financial reserves and write-offs are accurately forecasted and reported. Work cross functionally with Merchandising team to evaluate and understand the impact of sell through of E&O inventory.
• Capital Planning & Forecast Leadership: Leads timely and accurate Capital Forecast activities for La-Z-Boy. Serve as subject matter expert for capital planning processes and tools guiding business partners in the preparation and tracking of capital projects.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Provide financial support for cost savings initiatives sourcing changes freight optimization and capital projects. Develop business cases assess ROI and support post-implementation reviews.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

This position directly influences the financial operations of Residential cost of sales. The role is critical in aligning financial insights with operational actions enabling proactive cost management and improved profitability across supply chain.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in Finance or Accounting with 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience (supervisory project management etc.)
• 5 years of experience in plant finance financial analysis or supply chain finance
• Strong knowledge of standard costing inventory valuation and COGS analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word Access PowerPoint and PowerBI
• Must have good collaboration and communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional groups
• Proven ability to analyze complex data identify trends and deliver actionable insights
• Up to 25% Travel

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with one or more ERP systems (SAP JDE etc.)
• Experience in a multi-plant manufacturing environment with prior Plant Controller experience
• Local to the Monroe MI area

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1-3 Direct Reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment / no specific or unusual or environmental demands.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

Benefit offerings to employee and their families include: Medical Vision Dental and Basic Life Insurance available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year two weeks prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: 2025 La-Z-Boy Benefits Overview

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated were an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service quality products and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

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