Senior Manager, Architectural Specialties Exterior Metal Finance
Lancaster, NE - USA
Job Summary
Primary location:LancasterPennsylvania preferred
Secondary Location: Remote
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:11%-25%
Non-compete:No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $150000 to $175000 per year plus an annual incentive bonus.
Individual pay is based upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)
What does it mean to work at Armstrong
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrongs future. We are a large company with a local feel where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us youll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package you will receive:
A benefits package including: medical dental prescription drug life insurance 401k match long-term disability coverage vacation and sick time product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each others strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
Reporting to the Director of Finance Architectural Specialties (AS) the Senior Manager Exterior Metal Finance serves as a strategic financial leader for a growing Exterior Metal business. This role partners closely with senior leadership to drive profitable growth through strong financial stewardship strategic planning and datadriven insights. With responsibility spanning financial planning reporting manufacturing costing and M&A support this position plays a critical role in shaping business strategy improving operational performance and maximizing longterm value.
Whats In It for You
- Opportunity to serve as the financial leader for a growing Exterior Metal business with both organic and inorganic growth priorities.
- Direct partnership with senior leadership to influence strategy profitability and longterm value creation.
- Exposure to M&A evaluation diligence and integration activities.
- Ability to drive meaningful impact through financial modernization digitalization and ERP implementations.
- Leadership role with visibility across operations sales pricing and supply chain teams.
What Youll Do
- Provide financial leadership and strategic analysis for the Exterior Metal business including budgeting forecasting reporting and financial modeling.
- Partner closely with the Senior Director of Exterior Metal and leadership team to develop and execute business strategy.
- Lead annual strategic planning operating plans and quarterly forecasts.
- Analyze financial results and deliver executivelevel insights on performance versus budget forecast and prior year.
- Oversee development and tracking of KPIs to provide visibility into strategic initiatives.
- Lead manufacturing costing and financial tools to assess inflation product mix productivity and profitability.
- Support M&A activity through financial evaluation diligence and integration planning.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes controls and technology.
- Provide leadership for ERP implementations and broader digital transformation initiatives.
- Engage in S&OP processes alongside pricing operations and sales teams to support growth.
- Lead develop and coach finance managers across the Exterior Metal business.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong financial acumen paired with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
- Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence strategic decisions.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing economics and cost drivers.
- Comfort operating in complex multisite manufacturing environments.
- Ability to lead change improve processes and standardize financial practices.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Handson leadership style with a focus on developing highperforming teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- 10 years of experience with advanced knowledge of manufacturing accounting.
- Strong experience in financial planning forecasting and performance analysis.
- Demonstrated operational leadership and change management experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP BW Hyperion Epicor or similar.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fastpaced environment.
What Makes You Stand Out
- MBA
- Prior experience as a plant controller in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations and digital transformation initiatives.
- Previous peoplemanagement or supervisory experience.
- CPA certification.
- Ability to connect manufacturing metrics directly to financial outcomes and business strategy.
Why should you join Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue AWI has about 3700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.
At home at work in healthcare facilities classrooms stores or restaurants we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort save time improve building efficiency and overall performance and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then and it sets us apart now along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers our shareholders our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live work learn heal and play. Its an exciting rewarding business to be in and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable innovative solutions for spaces where we live work learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the location (Lancaster PA)
Lancaster PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia Baltimore Washington DC and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites B&Bs museums great shopping entertainment venues and restaurants.
Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race sex color national origin ethnicity gender protected veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
Armstrong World Industries is a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall system solutions, transforming how people design, build and experience spaces.