Finance Manager – Global FP&A

Position Summary

Methode Electronics is seeking a dynamic Global Finance Manager to lead transformation efforts across its financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function. This strategic role will drive operational efficiency, enhance financial insights, and support global business objectives by modernizing processes and building scalable, data-driven reporting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and lead organizational change initiatives focused on standardizing and optimizing financial processes across business units.

• Partner with divisional finance leaders and cross-functional teams to align strategies and meet enterprise-wide objectives.

• Apply advanced FP&A methodologies and stay ahead of industry trends to build world-class financial planning practices across the organization.

• Create an agile, transparent, and structured planning process with defined responsibilities and deliverables.

• Develop and roll out management reporting systems that provide real-time insights to inform executive-level decision-making.

• Monitor leading market indicators to forecast shifts and develop contingency plans to support business agility.

• Integrate emerging financial technologies to enhance the efficiency and impact of the FP&A function.

• Generate detailed profitability analyses by product and customer to support strategic initiatives across all divisions.

• Translate complex financial data into meaningful insights to guide leadership on key business decisions.

• Take ownership of financial modeling for key projects, including M&A evaluations, strategic planning, and operational assessments.

• Oversee and maintain the budgeting process for corporate functional departments, ensuring alignment with overall goals.

• Cultivate collaboration across a geographically dispersed finance team, promoting a unified, high-performance culture.

• Collaborate with operational teams to align financial goals with business performance and strategic priorities.

• Drive continuous improvement by utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.

• Uphold a culture rooted in integrity, compliance, and transparency, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (required).

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive FP&A experience in a complex, global industrial setting.

• Strong background in financial modeling and managing corporate department budgets.

• Demonstrated ability to lead change and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical thinking with a solution-oriented mindset and ability to solve complex challenges.

• Hands-on experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., OneStream), particularly for consolidation and reporting.

• Proactive and process-driven, with a commitment to streamlining operations and eliminating inefficiencies.

• Skilled at leading initiatives and influencing teams without direct authority across functions and geographies.

• Willingness to travel to divisional and manufacturing locations as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $108,000 – $145,000 (based on experience, location, and qualifications)

• Bonus Eligibility: Position qualifies for an annual performance-based incentive plan.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, hearing, life and disability insurance

• Wellness Resources: Access to a comprehensive wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Retirement: Participation in a 401(k) plan with company contributions

• Voluntary Coverage: Accident, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance

• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off benefits available

• Overtime Pay: Eligible hourly employees are compensated for qualifying overtime hours