Financial Planning and Analysis Manager-Home Energy

Kohler Energy

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role serves as a key finance partner to functional and business leadership, driving improved forecasting capabilities, transparency, and actionable insights across a growing and increasingly complex operating environment. The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager leads financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Home Energy business.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin

    Description

    The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager leads financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Home Energy business. This role serves as a key finance partner to functional and business leadership, driving improved forecasting capabilities, transparency, and actionable insights across a growing and increasingly complex operating environment.

    The Finance Manager will enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision-making while ensuring alignment with broader Rehlko financial standards.

    Specific Responsibilities:

    Planning & Forecasting

    • Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), forecasts, and long-range planning (LRP) processes for the Home Energy business

    • Develop and maintain driver-based forecasting models across product lines and sales channels

    • Improve forecast accuracy through structured analytics and scenario modeling

    • Partner with business leaders to align financial plans with operational drivers

    Business Partnership & Insights

    • Serve as a primary finance partner to Sales, Operations, and leadership teams

    • Provide actionable insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities

    • Translate financial results into clear, strategic recommendations

    • Support pricing strategies, investment decisions, and cost optimization initiatives

    Performance Management & Reporting

    • Lead monthly financial reporting and business review processes

    • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity of financial data

    • Develop dashboards and performance metrics to enhance visibility

    • Align reporting deliverables with Corporate FP&A requirements

    Process & Systems Improvement

    • Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and workflows

    • Support SAP and financial planning system optimization efforts

    • Improve data integrity and usability for forecasting and reporting

    • Ensure alignment with broader Rehlko FP&A best practices

    Organizational Alignment & Collaboration

    • Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and financial expertise

    • Build forecasting rigor and reporting discipline within the team

    • Collaborate with Corporate Finance and Controllership teams as needed

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.

    • 5-8 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience.

    • Strong experience in forecasting, modeling, and financial analysis.

    • Experience working in ERP-based environments (SAP preferred).

    • Experience working in forecast/planning software (OneStream preferred).

    • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

    • Strong communication and presentation skills.

    • Strong analytical mindset connecting operational drivers to financial

    • Ability to improve forecasting discipline and predictability.

    • Credibility as a finance partner to leadership.

    • Balance of process rigor and flexibility.

    • Accountability for accurate and timely financial information.

    Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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