Financial Analyst

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. 

We have an opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our Manitowoc Ice team in Manitowoc, WI. You will be responsible for supporting the category’s growth strategy and lead finance processes for operating expenses and forecasting/budgeting.  This role will be responsible for analysis and reporting across multiple entities and multiple regions. This role will report to the FP&A Finance Manager and be a strategic finance partner to the Manitowoc Ice cross-functional leadership team. 

** For this position, you will work on-site 5 days/week in Manitowoc, WI. **

You will:

• Partner closely with operations leadership teams to develop, track and maintain commitments to annual operations plans (AOP), including project support, development of metrics, and ad hoc reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis to monthly budgets/forecasts and analyze hourly manufacturing efficiency and productivity through reporting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain standard cost systems for operations facilities, including labor rates, material costs, and overhead rates.
• Track and analyze plant capital expenditures (CAPEX), including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Participate in budgeting/forecasting for departments and projects.
• Review and analyze monthly results vs budget/forecast/prior year.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and solutions through inventory control, financial modeling, and standardization of finance and accounting requirements.

Key Qualifications: 

• Have earned a bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Have 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing or operations financial analysis and planning, financial planning, forecasting and budgeting, or corporate finance.
• Experience working in manufacturing or operations finance, including a knowledge of materials, labor, overhead, and capital expenditures preferred.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw meaningful and accurate conclusions from large data sets.
• Ability to conduct financial analyses, develop financial models, and interpret P&L statements.
• Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to conduct financial analysis or create financial reports required. Experience with Oracle a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities. 

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.