Sr. Manager, Operations Financial Planning & Analysis
Rosemont, IL - USA
Job Summary
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength we are committed to empowering the world to work out andcreatinghealthier lives together. Ourteamspartner with customers globally to deliver innovativehigh-performanceand reliable workout experiences wherever and whenever people work out.
We are looking for a Sr. Manager Operations Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as the primary financial partner to our Supply Chain leadership this role you will lead financial planning forecasting and analysis across the global supply chain network including procurement installation transportationlogisticsand Service. You will translate complexlogisticsdata into actionable financial strategies that optimize total landed costs strengthen networkefficiencyand help leaders make confident business decisions.
As our Sr. Manager Operations Financial Planning & Analysis you will:
- Lead financial planning forecasting and analysis across the global supply chain network including procurement installation transportationlogisticsand Service.
- Partner with Supply Chain leadership including global operations leaders and global supply chain teams to generate insights and drive business decisions.
- Translate complexlogisticsand operations data into actionable financial strategies that optimize total landed costs and improve network efficiency.
- Providefinancesupport for monthly close analytics deckpreparationand executive-level commentary for total operations reporting.
- Forecast domestic freight lines and collaborate with international supply chain managers tooptimizefreight and installation by region and country.
- Support planning and analysis across key areas including outbound freight installation Service sales and supply chainwarrantyand extended service contracts global PPV inbound freight inventory adjustmentsscrapand other COGS.
- Identifyopportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness through ad hoc analysis strategic cost-benefitanalysisand Finance transformation projects.
- Partner with IT and Accounting to help integrate Service processes and reduce manual workstreams.
- Use AI tools including Claude to drive efficiency in processes and planning inputs.
- Build and improve self-service financial dashboards that empowerlogisticsmanagers to make cost-conscious daily decisions.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Sr. Manager Operations Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting EconomicsBusinessor a related field; MBA CPA or CMA is a plus.
- 8 years of progressive finance experience includingsignificant timein FP&A; experiencesupporting supply chainlogisticsmanufacturingor operations is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience leadingmentoringor developingteam members and partnering directly with senior leadership.
- Advanced Excel modeling skills plus hands-on experience with ERP and planning systems (Oracleorsimilar) and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong financial planning and analysis experience with the ability to support global supply chainlogisticsServiceand operations leaders.
- Experience with forecasting monthly close analytics P&L support cost-benefitanalysisand operational performance reporting.
- Ability to translate financial results and operational data into clear actionable insights for business leaders.
- A proactive independent working style with the ability to think aheadidentifyrisks and move work forward.
- Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
- A results-oriented mindset with the willingness to work through barriers and get the job done.
- Ability toidentifystructural cost-out opportunities across the network and support annual productivity targets.
- Strong communicationskills and the ability to make complex financial information clearusefulanddecision-ready.
- Curiosity and openness to using technology and AI to improve planning reporting and decision-making processes.
What success looks like:
- Improved forecast accuracy across volatile supply chain expense lines.
- Meaningful cost savings through structural cost-out opportunities across the network.
- Stronger self-service reporting and financial dashboards that help operations leaders make faster better decisions.
- Clear executive-ready commentary that connects operational performance to financial outcomes.
Why join us
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength you will help support a global business built on purposeful innovation teamworkperseveranceand a commitment to healthier lives. We create workout experiences inspired by human movement engineered forperformanceand designed to help our customers raise their game.
If you are a finance leader who can connect dataoperationsand strategy and you are energized by helping teams make better decisions we would like to hear from you.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strengthwe think customer firstplay as one team andraise the bar on fitness innovationin the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives. If youre ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your careerLife Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths push your limits and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you we invite you to apply. Well work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description then well hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If its not the right opportunity this time well always let you know.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members including but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical dental and vision insurance parental medical and military leaves of absence paid time off including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability health savings account health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance hospital indemnity; identity protection legal services adoption assistance tuition assistance commuter benefits employee discounts and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regardingemploymentrecruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship status disability protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
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