Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About this position

We are seeking a highly analytical and operations-savvy FP&A Manager to support a commercial HVAC manufacturing site. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment and enjoys partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams. You will play a critical role in driving productivity initiatives, leading core financial cycles, and ensuring strong financial stewardship while increasing engagement in Finance throughout the Operations Organization through thorough, timely analysis and clear, concise use of data.

We want to speak with you if you are comfortable in a high-performing, fast-paced environment, can adapt quickly to produce meaningful outcomes, and demonstrate unquestionable integrity and a commitment to quality. Qualified candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to reporting accuracy and detail, as well as a passion for continuous improvement and creating best-in-class processes. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is not available.

This is a great time to join the Carrier team. Our culture is built on leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Combined with our global reach and strong commitment to employee engagement, it provides every team member with opportunities to grow, learn, and advance their career.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the monthly FP&A cycle, including forecasting, annual planning, and monthly close/actuals analysis.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to site leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, cost analysis, and operational decision-making.

Cross-Functional Business Partnering

• Serve as the finance partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Factory support staff.
• Translate operational metrics into financial impact and ensure alignment between financial goals and operational execution.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, concise manner to non-finance stakeholders.

Productivity & Cost Optimization

• Partner with operations and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and track productivity and cost-reduction projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing financial rigor and data-driven recommendations.

Manufacturing Finance

• Oversee inventory reporting, valuation, and controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
• Oversee CAPEX Management, including forecast, variance analysis, governance, and business case review
• Lead the Production forecast cycle, including SIOP, Forecasting, Actuals, and Efficiency reporting
• Support cycle counts, inventory reserves, and working capital improvement initiatives.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Strategic Projects

• Lead or support special projects such as capital investment evaluations, footprint optimization, cost-to-serve analysis, operational strategy reviews, and compliance initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or Commerce.
• 5+ years experience with Financial Planning & Analysis or manufacturing finance, supporting plant operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and operational KPIs.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills;
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence decision-making.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or complex operational environments.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Employees are eligible for benefits, including

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.