Commercial Finance Manager
About The Position
With a heritage of over 120 years, Grote Industries is a brand of trust and a collection of individuals who, together, give the company a decisive competitive advantage. The company's shared vision is clear – to meet the needs of the customers they serve. Innovation has been the hallmark of Grote Industries from the start, leading the way in advanced vehicle system solutions from early in the last century right up to today. With these innovations, Grote has helped millions of people throughout North America and the world benefit from the innovation and design excellence of Grote products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business is required.
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or commercial finance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong expertise in program financials, product profitability, pricing strategy, and forecasting.
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams such as Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Management is essential.
- Track record of leading projects and/or mentoring team members.
- Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
- Experience with financial planning tools such as Oracle EPBCS and SmartView.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or related Master’s degree preferred.
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial analysis and strategic support for Sales, Engineering, Operations, Market, and Product Line teams, driving data-informed decision-making.
- Oversee customer quoting, new program financials, and existing business performance, including pricing strategy, cost analysis, and profitability optimization.
- Manage the end-to-end quote-to-launch process, ensuring accuracy in business cases, capital tracking, tooling, and related investments.
- Drive financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, including order book and capital oversight across product lines.
- Evaluate investments and program performance using NPV, IRR, and cash flow analysis, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Analyze product line performance and variances, implementing strategies for pricing, cost efficiency, and portfolio optimization.
- Lead customer financial presentations, change request evaluations, and production-to-service pricing to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Mentor and develop commercial finance team members, strengthening analytical capabilities and strategic impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
