Senior Finance Manager, FP&A

Carlisle Architectural Metals Waukesha, WI Open
Carlisle Architectural Metals is looking for Senior Finance Manager, FP&A in Waukesha, WI.
This local job opportunity with ID 3871819089 is live since 2026-10-06 08:38:04.
Job Description

Senior Manager, FP&A - CAM




Job 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 Planning



  • Lead financial planning processes for Operations and Supply Chain, including AOP, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning

  • Provide clear visibility into budgets, spend, and performance to drive informed decision-making

  • Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into financial targets and actionable plans

  • Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing, cost optimization, and growth initiatives


Performance Management & Business Partnership



  • Track and report performance against AOP targets, holding leaders accountable to commitments

  • Deliver actionable insights on key metrics, including:

  • Revenue per employee

  • Margin performance

  • Working capital

  • Cost to serve

  • Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to identify and validate 2% of COGS annual cost savings

  • Support plant and supply chain leaders with financial analysis to improve productivity and profitability


Reporting, Systems & Data Enablement



  • Lead development and optimization of Power BI dashboards to enable real-time, data-driven insights

  • Act 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 capabilities

  • Support ERP initiatives, including SAP implementations, ensuring accurate and scalable financial reporting

  • Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to align data, reporting, and system integration efforts


Process Improvement & Transformation



  • Identify and execute opportunities to streamline reporting and planning processes

  • Support acquisition integrations by aligning financial data, systems, and reporting structures

  • Serve as a key contributor to CAM’s finance transformation and BI journey

  • Act as a steward of financial data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across functions


Team Leadership



  • Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team (1 direct report)

  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership

  • Elevate team capabilities in financial analysis, systems, and storytelling


Governance & Alignment



  • Ensure alignment with Carlisle corporate finance on reporting standards, controls, and governance

  • Maintain strong financial discipline and compliance across all processes




Qualifications:


Required



  • 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience

  • Strong experience supporting Operations and/or Supply Chain Finance

  • Demonstrated ownership of FP&A processes (planning, forecasting, reporting)

  • Experience in a multi-entity or multi-business unit environment

  • Minimum 3 years of SAP experience

  • Experience working within a publicly traded company

  • Proven track record of business partnering that drives measurable financial performance

  • Experience with M&A integrations and financial alignment

  • Experience building, growing and maintaining AI tools for finance applications.

  • Strong systems orientation, including BI/reporting tools




Preferred



  • Experience with Power BI and Microsoft CoPilot (or similar AI tools)

  • CPA, CMA, or CFA designation

  • ERP implementation experience (SAP preferred)

  • Prior experience in an FP&A leadership role




Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:



  • FP&A Expertise – AOP, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range planning

  • Operations Finance Knowledge – COGS, plant performance, inventory, and supply chain cost drivers

  • Financial Modeling – Scenario analysis and decision-support modeling

  • Business Partnering – Influence and hold leaders accountable to financial targets

  • Data & BI Skills – Power BI reporting and data visualization

  • ERP/SAP Proficiency – Financial systems, reporting structures, and integrations

  • Process Improvement – Streamlining reporting, planning, and data workflows

  • Financial Storytelling – Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights

  • Change Agility – Operate effectively in a multi-entity, evolving environment




What Success Looks Like:



  • Improved visibility and transparency into financial performance across operations

  • Strong adoption of Power BI dashboards and data-driven decision making

  • Measurable cost savings and productivity improvements (2%+ COGS impact)

  • Streamlined, standardized reporting across systems and sites

  • Trusted and imbedded partnership with Operations and Supply Chain leaders




Working 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.



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