Regional Finance Director

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Regional Finance Director based in Racine, WI. The role involves overseeing North America finance for the Heat Transfer Solutions group, managing finance teams, conducting financial analysis, and improving operational performance. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience in financial modeling, and familiarity with manufacturing finance. The position requires approximately 30% travel, particularly in the initial months.
At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

Do you have a passion for partnering with operations to drive strategic business decisions? Do you enjoy working across functions to develop recommendations based operational performance, customer dynamics, and emerging trends? Do you enjoy having a seat at the table for all matters that impact your business? If so, this is the role for you!

Our ideal candidate has excellent analytical skills, extensive modeling experience, proficiency in systems, and a hands-on mindset. You’ll serve as a valued business partner by providing in depth financial planning, analysis, and business support. We are looking for someone who is a leader and can help us continue to improve and grow within our businesses.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for North America finance within the Heat Transfer Solutions (HTS) group
• Travel expected to be with team ~30% with more travel initially in first 3-6 months
• Manage direct reports that are Finance Managers / Controllers for several plants and businesses in the United States and Mexico.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reviews and forecasts.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly reporting process and communicate results to various levels of management
• Identify the root cause for forecast variances. Work cross functionally with key stakeholders on process improvements
• Use learnings and insights to refine future financial forecast
• Use knowledge of financial systems to streamline reporting and provide in depth ad-hoc analysis. You have:
• Sophisticated excel modeling skills, and experience building financial models
• Familiarity using systems such as SAP or HFM in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with manufacturing finance concepts to include standard costing and absorption
• Support the plant manager and his team with ad-hoc analysis, reporting and insights. Be the financial voice at the table providing sound analysis to support decision making.
• Communicate actual and forecasted results in business terms to various levels of management.
• Lead monthly business review with plant manager
• Understand the root causes of variances and recommend improvements
• Analyze and justify significant capex investments by the region
• Provide guidance and ensure the development of direct reports
• Utilize project management skills to drive projects and strategic initiatives across the organization, vertical, and plants
• Lead 80/20 finance business transformation across team, verticals, business units, and plants

Required Education & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
• Experience leading a team
• MBA / CPA / CMA Certifications a plus
• Minimum of 7-10 years of financial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong skillsets in areas of financial analysis, forecasting, and driving business results
• Hands-on system experience with an integrated ERP system and a global consolidation system
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of US GAAP

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

Why choose Modine?

Day One
• Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

After 90 Days Of Continuous Employment
• Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
• 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits
• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance
• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition reimbursement