Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of North America Region (NAR) Financial Planning and Analysis is a finance leader responsible for regional reporting, forecasting, and annual profit planning. The role works closely with executive stakeholders, including the NAR CFO, Vice Presidents, and regional business leaders. It leads consolidation of regional profit and loss and Free Cash Flow targets, oversees regional cost takeout and P4G initiatives—including a 2% net cost takeout aspiration across the cost structure—and coordinates execution across regional business units and corporate finance partners.

The role leads a team of finance analysts and managers supporting NAR FP&A consolidation, reporting, and operational planning, with 4–5 direct reports. It oversees annual Profit Plan and monthly outlook processes, tracks regional financial performance and working capital, and prepares reporting for regional leadership reviews, Board of Directors presentations, and Executive Committee updates. The position also drives improvements to planning tools, financial reporting structures, and forecast models.

Employees in this role work in person Monday through Friday. Whirlpool offers flexibility, including autonomy to manage personal and outside-of-work commitments, two weeks of work from anywhere per year in increments of at least one week, and four weeks of paid sabbatical after every five years of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or Business.
• At least 5 years of experience in corporate finance.

Nice To Haves

• Proven work experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing team.
• Understanding of financial analytics.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking skills.
• Highly organized and results-oriented, with demonstrated experience.
• Strong business problem-solving, communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to build relationships across business units and corporate functions to drive change.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment under strict deadlines.
• Global mindset to thrive in a diverse culture and environment.
• Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to a team of finance analysts and managers supporting NAR FP&A consolidation, reporting, and operational planning; the position has 4–5 direct reports.
• Lead annual Profit Plan and monthly outlook processes across NAR, aligning plans with regional EBIT, Net Sales, and Free Cash Flow targets.
• Oversee regional cost takeout and P4G tracking, driving execution toward 2% net cost reduction targets.
• Partner with operational, commercial, and manufacturing teams to monitor sequential P&L progression and working capital optimizations.
• Manage reporting deliverables for regional leadership reviews, Board of Directors presentations, and Executive Committee updates.
• Drive continuous improvement and simplification across planning tools, financial reporting structures, and forecast modeling.
• Help management anticipate risks and implement mitigation plans to support financial resilience.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• Kitchenettes.
• At Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking and walking trails, and access to The Eddy Early Childhood Center, subject to availability and additional costs.
• Always On Flexibility to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments.
• Two weeks of work from anywhere per year, in increments of at least one week.
• Four weeks of paid sabbatical after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

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