Finance Manager

Panasonic • Bolingbrook, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide financial leadership to branch and corporate management in the development and implementation of business strategies, objectives, and operating plans to ensure fiscal soundness, operational effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressively complex financial analysis experience, preferably in a multi-location or field-based environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial analysis of multi-operation financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel occasionally to branch locations.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA preferred
• Experience with OneStream and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of service and installation business models, ideally in the refrigeration or HVAC industry is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the financial business partner to District Managers and branch leadership, supporting both Service and Install operations.
• Lead the forecasting and annual operating plan process for assigned districts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational goals.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial packages and reports to support management and the Monthly Operating Review (MOR) process.
• Analyze branch-level P&L statements, identify trends, and provide insights into underperforming areas.
• Retrieve and analyze data from internal systems including Data Warehouse, OneStream, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Ensure proper financial controls are in place in accordance with IR FICAP and support oversight of required audits.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations; support month-end close activities.
• Provide oversight for physical inventory and reconciliation processes; recommend actions to reduce obsolete and slow-moving parts.
• Partner with District Managers on cost reductions, product costing, and productivity improvement analysis.
• Collaborate with the corporate Finance team on new projects and initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
• EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior