Winnebago Hiring for Senior Manager, Finance Job at Middlebury, IN Full Time

Winnebago Industries is a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the iconic Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta Boats brands. Our 6,500+ team members across Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida deliver on our vision to be the trusted leader in outdoor lifestyle solutions by providing unmatched innovation, quality, and service in the industries we engage.

We believe our employees are our most asset, and we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where you can be passionate about the work you do and have opportunities to learn and grow. Winnebago is excited to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Winnebago Industries, Inc has an immediate need for an experienced Finance Manager for our Towables location. The Sr. Manager of Finance position functions as a critical business partner with the business unit and financial management to effectively manage and control the business. This is a unique and exciting role that encompasses BU Controller, FP&A and Commercial Finance activities. Leads the financial staff within the business unit and is accountable for finance operations responsibilities including financial and business analysis, sales and P&L forecasting, financial reporting and overall accounting and controls of the business unit. Will also work closely with the Winnebago Outdoors Finance and FP&A teams and the Corporate financial staff, as required. This position will be based in Middlebury, Indiana.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Partner with the Vice President of Winnebago Towables to set strategy and business unit objectives that are needed to drive results in line with our short-term and long-term plans
• Lead the monthly variance analysis process for the business unit; act with a sense of urgency in identifying action plans to address issues
• Develop annual plan and forecasts for the business
• Establish standardized reporting for the business, specifically around product profitability (pricing, costing, variances, margins by series/line/plant, new product development support).
• Work closely with the cross-functional business leaders to provide appropriate analyses and data needed to drive the business model forward and enable effective decision making
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting with operating results, with appropriate consolidation and department level results that leads to enhanced financial literacy across the business unit
• Work closely with business unit leadership to manage working capital and drive cash flow
• Prepare and deliver financial presentations to senior leaders when necessary

Critical Competencies

• Demonstrated success with driving process improvements, best practices, and change management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Ability to collaborate and partner with all levels of an organization
• Flexible, adaptable, thrives in a changing and/or fast paced environment, and the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects
• Motivated by the opportunity to learn and solve problems; takes initiative to improve processes and systems
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with results driven orientation; track record of delivering great results and driving continuous improvement
• Strong leadership and presentation skills and the ability to explain and communicate financial results in an understandable and actionable format for decision-making purposes
• Ability to lead teams through change

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in accounting or finance (CPA and MBA preferred).
• 10-15 years’ experience, business controller, finance manager in a manufacturing / sales environment preferred, managing a staff, with an emphasis on reporting and variance analysis.
• Experience in a finance role within a mid-size to large public company is required.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency supporting the C-suite in a public company is required.
• High level of proficiency in spreadsheets and ERP/MRP systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 5×8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Middlebury, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location