Finance Manager - Global FP&A

Full-time - Manager

Chicago, IL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Time off benefits
• Voluntary benefit plans including Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution