Global Business Unit Finance Manager

Global Business Unit Finance ManagerWe are partnering with a global technology and manufacturing organization to identify a Global Business Unit Finance Manager to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business performance management across a multi-site, international business unit.This role will serve as a key finance partner to business unit leadership, providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and profitable growth. The successful candidate will oversee financial planning and analysis across the business unit's P&L, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and EBITDA, while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve forecasting accuracy and financial performance.This is an individual contributor opportunity for a finance professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with a practical understanding of manufacturing operations and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.Overview of the Global Business Unit Finance Manager Role:Lead the development and consolidation of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial outlooks across a global business unit.Support full P&L planning and forecasting, including orders, revenue, cost of goods sold, gross margin, operating expenses, and EBITDA.Analyze actual results against budget and forecast, identifying key variances, risks, opportunities, and underlying performance drivers.Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.Partner with business leadership to improve forecast accuracy and support proactive financial decision-making.Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functional leaders to evaluate financial performance and business trends.Provide financial insights into pricing, sales, bookings, revenue, product profitability, and cost drivers across multiple regions and product lines.Translate financial results into meaningful recommendations that support business strategy and operational execution.Identify opportunities to improve profitability, manage costs, and strengthen financial performance.Prepare financial presentations and performance updates for business reviews and leadership discussions.Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to analyze manufacturing costs, gross margin, productivity, and operational performance.Evaluate manufacturing variances and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and profitability across multiple sites.Support cost reduction initiatives, margin improvement programs, and operational performance improvement efforts.Monitor capital expenditures and assist with return-on-investment analysis.Evaluate the financial impact of operational changes, business initiatives, and resource allocation decisions.Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.Develop P&L bridges, KPI reporting, variance analyses, and financial performance dashboards.Provide clear explanations of financial results, highlighting trends and key business drivers.Improve the consistency, transparency, and effectiveness of financial reporting and analysis processes.Consolidate financial results and forecasts across multiple locations and reporting systems.Support monthly and quarterly close activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of reported financial results.Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and internal financial policies.Assist with account reconciliations, audit requests, and financial control procedures.Coordinate financial data across multiple ERP systems and reporting platforms.Identify opportunities to streamline financial planning, reporting, and consolidation processes through standardization, automation, and system enhancements.Preferred Global Business Unit Finance Manager Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.MBA, CPA, or other relevant professional qualification preferred.At least seven years of progressive experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, or operational finance.Experience supporting full P&L management, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and EBITDA.Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technology, or other complex operating environment preferred.Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional business leaders and communicate financial insights effectively.Experience working with multiple locations, business units, or international operations preferred.Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally SAP, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience with financial planning tools and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to manage competing priorities independently in a global, matrixed organization.Willingness to travel approximately 15–20% as needed.