Senior Finance Manager – Product & Manufacturing

Fluence•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Senior Finance Manager will serve as a strategic business partner to Product, Manufacturing, and Strategy leadership, driving financial planning, operational efficiency, and investment decisions, and end-to-end financial performance management. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A discipline, deep understanding of manufacturing operations, and advanced financial modeling capabilities to support capital allocation and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred)
8–12+ years of progressive finance experience (manufacturing or product finance is a plus)
Strong financial modeling skills with experience in scenario planning and capital investment analysis
Deep understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory management
Experience with ERP systems (SAP)
Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decisions, including executive-level presentations
Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise
Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
Advanced analytical and modeling capabilities
Ability to translate complex financial data into executive-level insights
Strong communication skills with executive presence
High level of accountability and ownership
Continuous improvement mindset
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MBA/CPA preferred
manufacturing or product finance is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Strategy teams to support key business decisions
Provide financial insights on product roadmap, cost optimization, and margin improvement
Support pricing strategies, investment cases, and capital allocation decisions
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for product and manufacturing functions
Build and maintain robust financial models to support business planning and decision-making
Develop scenario-based models for various capital investments, including sensitivity and risk analysis
Analyze variances vs. plan and provide clear, actionable insights
Partner with the Strategy team to evaluate capital investment opportunities
Build ROI, NPV, and IRR analyses to support investment decisions
Prepare clear, data-driven recommendations and present findings to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members
Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and capital deployment
Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting packages
Strengthen financial processes, controls, and data integrity
Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting and analytics
Manage and develop a team of finance professionals (if applicable)
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Act as a cross-functional leader within Finance and Operations