Analyst, Finance General

Whirlpool•Greenville, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. This role in summary Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Finance Analyst. This is an onsite role at our Greenville, Ohio location. The Finance Analyst – Manufacturing Operations serves as a vital financial co-pilot to plant leadership, operations, materials, and engineering teams at the Greenville manufacturing facility. In this role, you will drive operational efficiency by analyzing labor metrics and variances, managing plant spending and inventory controls, and delivering timely month-end close routines and forward-looking forecasts.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of experience in manufacturing administration

Nice To Haves

Experience working on-site within a manufacturing or plant operations environment
Bachelor's degree in Finance
Strong foundational understanding of standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis, and operational cost drivers
Practical experience utilizing SAP ECC / SAP BW for inventory transactions (e.g., ZMB51) and cost center reporting
Experience with automated account reconciliation software (e.g., BlackLine)
Proven capability to translate complex shop-floor operational data into clear, actionable financial narratives for non-finance cross-functional partners
Technical Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, lookups, pivot tables, financial modeling) and working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC / SAP BW)

Responsibilities

Track and report core plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), specifically Hours Per Equivalent Unit (HPEU), line yields, and daily/weekly operational efficiency metrics.
Perform root-cause variance analyses on direct/indirect labor costs, overtime spikes, downtime impacts, and throughput to advise plant leadership on corrective actions.
Sox control documentation and support of the process
Support the development of the annual Profit Plan, quarterly operational forecasts, and long-range capacity planning for the facility.
Support forecast departmental spending budgets, maintenance/tool crib (MRO) supplies, non-production inventory, and utility cost accruals.
Execute monthly Excess & Uncommitted Raw Material Obsolescence (Obso) reserve calculations in SAP and perform account reconciliations.
Assist with month-end financial closing entries, cost allocations, balance sheet reconciliations, and SOX/IPE audit documentation.
Any adhoc as necessary