Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Finance Manager, Manufacturing will provide financial leadership for four manufacturing locations (Mequon, Richland Center, Middleton, Milwaukee), working collaboratively with ISC and non-ISC functions to support these plants. You will also provide decision support to the Plant Managers, and the Senior Director and VP of Manufacturing Operations. You will work with the entire leadership teams for these sites on financial analysis, performance management, forecasting and internal controls. You have experience supporting leaders and financial knowledge with a focus on productivity. You will report to our Director, Finance - ISC.

Your Responsibilities:

• Financial ownership for manufacturing locations with a focus on providing business decision support while supporting FP&A processes and internal controls
• Ensure predictability of financial results by guiding an the AOP and quarterly forecasting processes
• Lead the monthly review and analysis of the plant operating results, monthly forecast, and all other ad-hoc analytical requirements. Communicate monthly findings to the respective Plant Manager, Finance Director, and Director of Operations in advance of the Monthly Performance Review (MPR)
• You will review and analyze operating results and identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve overall operational and financial performance
• You will work with the respective plant leadership teams to identify, select and implement productivity opportunities and programs
• Guide communication between the plant operations and the business units (BU). Provide the BU with information related to plant performance that may affect current/future BU costs and margins
• Align with the Global Analytics & Insights (GA&I) team and other plants to improve and standardize global processes
• You will look beyond the P&L and provide insight to the plant leadership teams on how to optimize inventory levels and review capital investments.
• Provide leadership and direction in establishing proper internal control policies and procedures
• Coordinate and monitor the remediation of all financial control issues identified by our internal and external auditors
• Work on any special projects as assigned by the ISC Leadership Team

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Minimum 7 years experience in Finance or Accounting
• MBA or CPA
• Prior experience in analyzing, forecasting, and planning a P&L
• Exposure to finance function activities in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of US GAAP, reporting, corporate governance and other statutory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Cultural sensitivity

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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