Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
About The Position
Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a highly analytical, operations-savvy FP&A Manager to support a commercial HVAC manufacturing site. The role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering to drive productivity initiatives, lead core financial cycles, and provide strong financial stewardship. It also supports greater Finance engagement across the Operations Organization through thorough, timely analysis and clear, concise use of data. The position requires adaptability in a fast-paced, high-performing environment, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to reporting accuracy and detail, integrity, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Commerce.
- At least 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or manufacturing finance supporting plant operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to reporting accuracy and detail.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or MBA.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and operational KPIs.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence decision-making.
- Experience supporting multiple sites or complex operational environments.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly FP&A cycle, including forecasting, annual planning, and monthly close and actuals analysis.
- Deliver actionable financial insights to site leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
- Develop and maintain financial models for scenario planning, cost analysis, and operational decision-making.
- Serve as finance partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and factory support staff.
- Translate operational metrics into financial impact and align financial goals with operational execution.
- Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Partner with operations and engineering to identify, evaluate, and track productivity and cost-reduction projects.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives with financial rigor and data-driven recommendations.
- Oversee inventory reporting, valuation, and controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
- Oversee CAPEX management, including forecasting, variance analysis, governance, and business case review.
- Lead the production forecast cycle, including SIOP, forecasting, actuals, and efficiency reporting.
- Support cycle counts, inventory reserves, and working capital improvement initiatives.
- Lead or support special projects, including capital investment evaluations, footprint optimization, cost-to-serve analysis, operational strategy reviews, and compliance initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Wellness incentives.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid vacation days, up to 15 days.
- Paid sick days, up to 5 days.
- Paid personal leave, up to 5 days.
- Paid holidays, up to 13 days.
- Birth and adoption leave.
- Parental leave.
- Family and medical leave.
- Bereavement leave.
- Jury duty leave.
- Military leave.
- Purchased vacation.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
- Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
- Tuition assistance.
- Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
