Finance Manager

Position Reporting To NAHQ FINANCE, Director of FP&A and dotted reporting to the Financial Controller Summary/Objective Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this position is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management while providing financial oversight and strong working knowledge of general accounting principles. This role serves as a strategic business partner to operational and commercial leaders, delivering insights that drive decision‑making, profitability, and sustainable growth. This position combines hands‑on financial planning and analysis while driving alignment with the local Accounting team to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable financial information. Essential Functions Lead annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long‑range planning processes for assigned BU Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing decisions, margin analysis, cost initiatives, and strategic projects Analyze monthly financial results versus budget and forecast; identify variances, trends, risks, and opportunities Prepare monthly management reporting, KPIs, and variance explanations for leadership review Support scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and ad‑hoc business cases as required Data standardization, mapping and consolidation to support business needs Any other duties as required Operational & Commercial Finance Support Partner closely with Sales leadership to support pricing, volume forecasting, rebate programs, commissions, customer profitability, and margin optimization Collaborate with Warehouse and Supply Chain teams on inventory planning, turns, slow‑moving and obsolete inventory analysis, freight costs, and working capital optimization Support Operations and Distribution teams with cost analysis, labor productivity metrics, capacity planning, and operational efficiency initiatives Monitor and analyze operational KPIs including volume, throughput, inventory levels, freight, warehousing costs, and service levels Translate operational drivers into financial impacts and clearly communicate implications to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders Participate in cross‑functional meetings with Sales, Warehouse, Operations, and Leadership to align financial forecasts with operational realities Maintain strong understanding of general accounting principles (U.S. GAAP and IFRS) Partner with Accounting during month‑end close to ensure accurate and timely financial results Review P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements for completeness and consistency Support accruals, reserves, and key accounting estimates from an FP&A and business perspective Assist with audit requests, reconciliations, and internal control activities as needed Assist local finance team members Review financial results, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met Promote standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement within the finance team Any other duties as required Travel Up to 20% international travel as required Skills and Qualifications Strong business acumen with analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands‑on execution Customer‑service oriented with a proven ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal direction Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities with a proactive, self‑starter mindset Detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of results Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented, and collaborative team environment Strong judgment and ability to make sound day‑to‑day decisions Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism People‑oriented with the ability to establish credibility and build effective working relationships with staff, clients, and vendors Willingness to work evenings or weekends when business needs require Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles experience in finance Finance/Accounting designation, or MBA considered an asset Prior experience managing or leading analysts strongly preferred Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting fundamentals ERP system (Power BI, SAP, Navision and Tableau) Strong experience in working in a Global multi‑entity environment is a plus Demonstrated ability to roll‑up sleeves and work with team members Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint Working knowledge with Power Quarry is an asset Ability to communicate in Spanish or Mandarin is an asset #J-18808-Ljbffr Sailun Tire Americas