Head of Manufacturing Finance

NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. Work location This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary The Finance Manager serves as the dedicated finance business partner for the Technology organization and other corporate functions at Acuity Inc. This role owns the full FP&A cycle for the functions it supports, including monthly close and reporting, rolling forecast, ad hoc analysis, and the annual Target Setting process.

Key Responsibilities What You'll Be Doing Reporting & Close Serve as the primary Finance contact for the Technology organization and other corporate functions, providing timely and accurate financial reporting each period

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for supported functions; communicate performance drivers and variances clearly to business partners and Finance leadership

Partner with Accounting to ensure period-end accruals, journal entries, and other close activities reflect accurate results; Forecasting & Target Setting Lead the monthly rolling forecast process for all supported functions, ensuring inputs are collected, reviewed, and submitted accurately and on time

Own the annual Target Setting process end-to-end for supported functions, coordinating submissions from functional leaders, consolidating assumptions, and delivering a complete and defensible budget package

Proactively identify and communicate forecast risks and opportunities to Finance leadership and functional partners; Analysis & Business Partnership Build and maintain financial models to support business case analysis, investment decisions, and scenario planning

MBR materials, budget reviews) for VP and SVP audiences

Develop deep familiarity with Technology and supported functions spend structure, including vendor contracts, capitalization policies, and headcount costs, to provide proactive and value-added insight

Lead analysis for ad hoc financial requests from functional leaders, Finance leadership, and senior executives, delivering clear findings and recommendations

Process & Systems Leverage OneStream and connected Finance systems for forecasting and reporting activities, ensuring data inputs are accurate and outputs are reliable

Identify and drive process improvement opportunities across the Finance cadence; document current-state workflows and implement changes that reduce manual effort and improve reliability

Apply data analytics tools, including Power Query, Power BI, and Excel-based automation, to streamline recurring reports, consolidate data from multiple sources, and deliver cleaner, faster insights to business partners

Ensure compliance with US GAAP and all Corporate Finance policies; Analytical Rigor: Structures problems well; draws insights beyond the numbers and translates them into clear recommendations

Accounting Foundation: applies consistent review standards before outputs leave Finance

What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

4-6 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or public accounting experience

Track record of presenting financial results and analysis to senior leadership

Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that reduced manual effort or improved reporting accuracy

Technology, HR, Legal) strongly preferred

Experience with other CPM/EPM platforms (OneStream, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive) considered

Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Power Query; Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools a plus

Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems preferred

Travel Requirements 0-25%

Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. Equal Opportunity Employer We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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