Senior Manager - Finance Operations

AM General LLC•South Bend, IN

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us. We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are Responsive, We have Integrity, We are Dynamic, We exhibit Excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus
15+ years of experience in supply chain finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and corporate finance
10+ years of direct people management experience
Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in complex financial modeling, forecasting, and operational process improvement
Demonstrated ability to manage business processes and lead cross-functional project initiatives
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial managers
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), advanced financial reporting tools, and data analytics/BI platforms
Strong business acumen and tactical problem-solving abilities
Operational discipline with a focus on process optimization and execution
High level of financial literacy and analytical rigor
Proven capability in team leadership, talent development, and collaborative change management
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

Responsibilities

Provide clear, actionable insights through financial modeling, reporting, and variance analysis to department leaders to support data-driven decision-making and planning
Partner with business unit managers to ensure day-to-day financial decisions align with organizational priorities and ROI targets
Maintain and optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and analytics platforms for maximum transparency and efficiency
Manage key business reporting and analytics across operations to identify areas for improved financial health and process efficiency
Develop, maintain, and report on key financial KPIs and dashboards that track operational performance against strategic goals
Evaluate and streamline cross-functional processes to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability across teams
Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the finance operation using data, best practices, and team input
Contribute financial expertise to organizational planning, including departmental budgeting, capital projects, and workforce tracking
Translate strategic objectives into actionable, measurable financial and operational plans for the team
Support decision-making across the department through data-driven insights and scenario analysis