Finance Manager - GPSC

Oshkosh Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

12d•$103,300 - $177,700

About The Position

The Finance Manager manages accounting and finance service teams in support of business objectives. The role provides information to management through the preparation and presentation of financial statements and analysis reports, and manages general accounting and business transactions for finance functions in compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements. The position leads financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPSC), including purchase price variance, material cost trends, supplier pricing, and other procurement-related financial impacts. It partners with GPSC leadership and cross-functional teams to identify financial risks and opportunities, evaluate sourcing strategies and cost drivers, and support informed procurement decisions. The Finance Manager provides oversight and validation of cost reduction initiatives, establishes methodologies for measuring and reporting financial benefits, applies accounting expertise to complex procurement and supply chain transactions, and partners with Controllership and Accounting on accounting matters and financial reporting compliance. The role also manages budgets and forecasts, capital allocation analyses, monthly close and reporting, business systems and procedures, internal-control documentation, continuous improvement work, and enterprise-wide projects. Travel of 10% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Eight or more years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.
One or more years of managerial or supervisory experience.
Ability to travel 10%.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies, as described in the role responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading others in a fast-paced work environment.
Thorough knowledge of financial regulations, including GAAP and international laws.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business; manage analysis in assigned areas and prepare monthly results for management.
Work with other departments on business issues affecting financial projections.
Lead GPSC financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, including purchase price variance, material cost trends, supplier pricing, and other procurement-related financial impacts.
Partner with GPSC leadership to identify financial risks and opportunities and support business decisions.
Provide financial oversight and validation of GPSC cost reduction initiatives, including savings calculations, cost avoidance, and contractual price improvements.
Establish consistent methods to measure, track, and report financial benefits, ensuring alignment with business targets and accurate reflection of savings in financial results.
Evaluate sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, commodity inflation, and other supply chain cost drivers with GPSC leadership and cross-functional teams; provide financial analysis and recommendations to mitigate cost risks and improve profitability.
Apply accounting knowledge and U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies to evaluate complex procurement and supply chain transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
Ensure accurate recording of journal entries, accruals, and inventory-related financial impacts; partner with Controllership and Accounting teams to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure financial reporting compliance.
Promote optimal capital allocation; develop and maintain budgets and forecasts.
Manage teams supporting Make vs. Buy decisions and capital project appropriation requests.
Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for customers; partner with management to plan, measure, and report performance and identify profitability improvements through pricing or cost efficiency.
Manage the monthly close for assigned areas and business segments, including account reconciliation and review of monthly financial reporting packages in compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures manual.
Manage and administer business systems and procedures; validate the effectiveness of new procedures and update Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation for changes affecting internal controls.
Identify and support continuous improvement projects using Continuous Improvement Management Systems tools and concepts; review team members’ analysis in assigned business areas.
Coordinate team efforts on enterprise-wide projects to achieve business objectives and implement standard practices.
Travel 10%.