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Senior Finance Manager, FP&A

Carlisle Architectural Metals · Waukesha, WI

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Senior Manager, FP&A - CAMJob Summary:The FP&A Manager will serve as a strategic finance partner to CAM’s Operations and Supply Chain organizations, driving financial planning, performance visibility, and decision support across a complex, multi-site, multi-brand environment.This role will lead core FP&A processes (AOP, forecasting, reporting), enhance data-driven decision making through Power BI, AI, and ERP integrations, and partner cross-functionally to improve financial performance, cost structure, and operational efficiency.The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, systems expertise (SAP/BIAI), and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Duties and Responsibilities

FP&A Leadership & Financial PlanningLead financial planning processes for Operations and Supply Chain, including AOP, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planningProvide clear visibility into budgets, spend, and performance to drive informed decision-makingPartner with business leaders to translate strategy into financial targets and actionable plansDevelop and maintain financial models to support pricing, cost optimization, and growth initiativesPerformance Management & Business PartnershipTrack and report performance against AOP targets, holding leaders accountable to commitmentsDeliver actionable insights on key metrics, including:Revenue per employeeMargin performanceWorking capitalCost to servePartner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to identify and validate 2% of COGS annual cost savingsSupport plant and supply chain leaders with financial analysis to improve productivity and profitabilityReporting, Systems & Data EnablementLead development and optimization of Power BI dashboards to enable real-time, data-driven insightsAct as data steward for the organization and develop and grow internal AI tools to drive analytical insight and FP&A reporting efficiency.Drive improvements in financial reporting, data integrity, and system capabilitiesSupport ERP initiatives, including SAP implementations, ensuring accurate and scalable financial reportingPartner with IT and cross-functional teams to align data, reporting, and system integration effortsProcess Improvement & TransformationIdentify and execute opportunities to streamline reporting and planning processesSupport acquisition integrations by aligning financial data, systems, and reporting structuresServe as a key contributor to CAM’s finance transformation and BI journeyAct as a steward of financial data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across functionsTeam LeadershipLead and develop a high-performing FP&A team (1 direct report)Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnershipElevate team capabilities in financial analysis, systems, and storytellingGovernance & AlignmentEnsure alignment with Carlisle corporate finance on reporting standards, controls, and governanceMaintain strong financial discipline and compliance across all processes

Qualifications

Required7+ years of progressive FP&A experienceStrong experience supporting Operations and/or Supply Chain FinanceDemonstrated ownership of FP&A processes (planning, forecasting, reporting)Experience in a multi-entity or multi-business unit environmentMinimum 3 years of SAP experienceExperience working within a publicly traded companyProven track record of business partnering that drives measurable financial performanceExperience with M&A integrations and financial alignmentExperience building, growing and maintaining AI tools for finance applications.Strong systems orientation, including BI/reporting toolsPreferredExperience with Power BI and Microsoft CoPilot (or similar AI tools)CPA, CMA, or CFA designationERP implementation experience (SAP preferred)Prior experience in an FP&A leadership roleKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:FP&A Expertise – AOP, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range planningOperations Finance Knowledge – COGS, plant performance, inventory, and supply chain cost driversFinancial Modeling – Scenario analysis and decision-support modelingBusiness Partnering – Influence and hold leaders accountable to financial targetsData & BI Skills – Power BI reporting and data visualizationERP/SAP Proficiency – Financial systems, reporting structures, and integrationsProcess Improvement – Streamlining reporting, planning, and data workflowsFinancial Storytelling – Translate complex data into clear, actionable insightsChange Agility – Operate effectively in a multi-entity, evolving environmentWhat Success Looks Like:Improved visibility and transparency into financial performance across operationsStrong adoption of Power BI dashboards and data-driven decision makingMeasurable cost savings and productivity improvements (2%+ COGS impact)Streamlined, standardized reporting across systems and sitesTrusted and imbedded partnership with Operations and Supply Chain leadersWorking Conditions:Individual will operate primarily in an office setting during regular work hours M-F from 7:30am-5:30pm with some exposure to plant or manufacturing floor. HYBRID potential – willing to be flexible!Travel required up to 20%Ability to connect to high-speed internet to facilitate video calls, systems management, and other project related activities.