Great Dane · 11 hours ago
Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expGreat Dane is a leading manufacturer of transportation solutions, seeking a Senior Manager for Financial Planning and Analysis. This role is crucial for driving business performance through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support senior leadership in decision-making processes.
LogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes with involvement from accounting department
Support manufacturing and sales business partners strategically with quality data and analytics to aid in decision making
Deliver monthly financial performance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, with clear insights into variances and trends
Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly performance analysis, highlighting key variances, risks, and opportunities
Translate financial results into actionable recommendations for leadership
Develop dashboards and KPI reporting (e.g., sales, margins, working capital, inventory turns, headcount, OpEx) and hold monthly calls to report out findings and actions
Act as financial advisor to plant managers and functional leaders, providing insights on cost optimization, productivity, and ROI of capital investments
Assist sales with pricing and analysis of customer profitability as well as competitive tracking to help drive profitable margins
Act as financial advisor to strategic investments to drive better monthly and forecast reporting
Provide financial guidance on operational decisions such as make/buy and outsourcing to support manufacturing needs
Have a strong desire to drive issues to root cause, such as explanation of key variances between budget and actual
Build models to evaluate new strategic investments, capacity and production level modelling
Support board-level and executive presentations with clear storytelling and data visualization
Drive enhancements in forecasting tools, financial models, and reporting systems (Excel, ERP, BI tools such as Power BI)
Implement best practices for accuracy, efficiency, and standardization across FP&A processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
7-9 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3-4 years in FP&A roles
Strong accounting background recommended to understand financials
Strong background in manufacturing, industrial products, or supply chain-driven businesses
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; proven ability to link operational drivers to financial outcomes
Proficiency in ERP systems (JDE) and BI/reporting tools (Power BI)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional leadership
Demonstrated track record of process improvement and building scalable FP&A capabilities
Up to 20% travel as business needs
Benefits
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
And more!
Company
Great Dane
Great Dane is an Transportation/Trucking/Railroad company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rick Mullininx
President and COO
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