Finance Manager, Work Group

Wolverine Worldwide•Rockford, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Work Group at Wolverine Worldwide includes market-leading brands Wolverine Boots and Apparel, Cat Footwear, Merrell Work and Tactical, Bates, Harley Davidson Footwear, and Hytest. Across the Work Group there are 100+ year old businesses, global and domestic brands, as well as licensed and owned entities. Through building awesome products that blur the line between work and lifestyle, we tap into the collective power of all these brands to deliver our customers amazing stories and the trusted features they demand: comfort, durability, and style. The FP&A Manager plays a critical role in driving financial insight, strategic planning, and performance management across the Work Group. This position partners closely with senior leadership to support the end‑to-end planning process, deliver executive‑level reporting, and provide actionable analysis that informs key business decisions. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results‑driven self-starter who challenges the status quo, balances competing priorities, and translates complex financial data into clear business insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in finance.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional organization and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting.
Advanced proficiency in computer and data analytics; experience with SAP & Power BI is a plus.
Experience in a global, publicly traded organization with complex financial structures preferred.
Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound business judgment.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA
Experience with SAP & Power BI
Experience in a global, publicly traded organization with complex financial structures

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and report consolidated financial results, including monthly and quarterly business review materials.
Develop, monitor, and enhance the Work Group’s most critical financial and operational KPIs.
Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic business plans using financial metrics, market data, and risk assessments.
Implement and create innovations to improve processes, efficiencies and financial analysis
Own and drive the weekly “Read & React” business review presented to the ELT.
Analyze shipments, backlog, and leading indicators to support revenue and margin forecasting.
Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and deviations from plan, quantify financial impacts, and propose contingency actions.
Conduct detailed pricing, customer, and SKU profitability analysis to support data‑driven decision-making.
Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver insights, identify efficiencies, and improve financial and business processes.
Perform additional duties and ad‑hoc analyses as assigned.