Senior MFG Finance Analyst

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
This is a high visibility, critical role primarily supporting multiple plants within the Systems Protection Segment, being the finance business partner to the cross functional leaders. You will be a key finance resource for our facilities, leading financial support for multiple value streams and processes. You will play a key role in making sure that the sites achieve their productivity and inventory related financial goals, while also leading core financial processes for the plants. You will proactively participate in key operations analysis and continuous improvement across Systems Protection.
IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL GET TO:
* Drive both cost and cash productivity in the plants partnering with the leadership team to generate top line growth and gross margin expectations.

* Focus on Integrated Supply Chain initiatives.
* Lead and improve our Excess and Obsolete analysis and process.
* Prepare reports on daily, weekly & monthly basis to assist in the tracking and improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash metrics.
* Lead location inventory and asset reporting, review, and accuracy.
* Drive the development of analytical tools and capabilities to better understand the plants' manufacturing cost structure. Types of analysis includes variance analysis for conversion and material cost, productivity results, and Value Stream production results.
* Understand and show capability to summarize and communicate clearly value stream and plant financial and operating results in order to measure progress against objectives and to assess the effectiveness of decisions made by plant management team.
* Clearly articulate the drivers of variance, including volume, mix, inflation and productivity. Support understanding of Percent of Completion revenue recognition.
* Provide variance analysis of cost center spend vs budget, identifying trends and key cost drivers.
* Participate in and able to lead cross-functional projects focused on driving operational improvements in the plant.
* Lead the month-end close process which includes preparing journal entries and loading results in reporting package tool.
You have:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related field
* 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Operational Finance or Corporate Finance. Experience with plant standard costing systems.
* Previous experience working with Percent of Completion Revenue recognition is preferred.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Experience with Tableau, Sievo and/or OneStream XF an asset.
* Experience with an ERP system preferred.
* Knowledge of US GAAP.
* Well organized and can prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
* Interpersonal skills that establish and maintain excellent relationships and credibility.
* Demonstrates a high level of understanding of how key finance and manufacturing decisions impact the business units and forecasted operating results/cash flows.
* Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
* Work in an office environment where exposure to production areas is required.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.