Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Great Dane
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Chicago, IL
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Mid-Senior level
Posted March 26, 2026
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- Planning & Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes with involvement from accounting department
- Support manufacturing and sales business partners strategically with quality data and analytics to aid in decision making
- Financial Analysis & Reporting:
- Deliver monthly financial performance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, with clear insights into variances and trends
- Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly performance analysis, highlighting key variances, risks, and opportunities.
- Translate financial results into actionable recommendations for leadership
- Develop dashboards and KPI reporting (e.g., sales, margins, working capital, inventory turns, headcount, OpEx) and hold monthly calls to report out findings and actions
- Business Partnering:
- Act as financial advisor to plant managers and functional leaders, providing insights on cost optimization, productivity, and ROI of capital investments.
- Assist sales with pricing and analysis of customer profitability as well as competitive tracking to help drive profitable margins
- Act as financial advisor to strategic investments to drive better monthly and forecast reporting
- Provide financial guidance on operational decisions such as make/buy and outsourcing to support manufacturing needs
- Have a strong desire to drive issues to root cause, such as explanation of key variances between budget and actual
- Strategic Support:
- Build models to evaluate new strategic investments, capacity and production level modelling
- Support board-level and executive presentations with clear storytelling and data visualization
- Process & Systems Improvement:
- Drive enhancements in forecasting tools, financial models, and reporting systems (Excel, ERP, BI tools such as Power BI).
- Implement best practices for accuracy, efficiency, and standardization across FP&A processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Commitments
Travel : Up to 20% as business needs.
Office and plant environment.
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Requirements
- Experience : 7-9 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3-4 years in FP&A roles
- Skills : Strong accounting background recommended to understand financials
- Strong background in manufacturing, industrial products, or supply chain-driven businesses.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; proven ability to link operational drivers to financial outcomes.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (JDE) and BI/reporting tools (Power BI)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional leadership.
- Demonstrated track record of process improvement and building scalable FP&A capabilities.
- Travel : Up to 20% as business needs.
- Office and plant environment.
- Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
Preferred Skills
- Skills : Strong accounting background recommended to understand financials
Education
- (Not required) – Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
THE ROLE
At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.
The Position: The Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis is highly skilled with a strong background in manufacturing to lead financial planning and analysis processes for our growing organization. This individual plays a key role in driving business performance through forward-looking analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and decision support for senior leadership. The Senior Manager, FP&A is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of connecting financial insights to operational drivers across plants, supply chain, and commercial functions.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Planning & Forecasting:
Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes with involvement from accounting department
Support manufacturing and sales business partners strategically with quality data and analytics to aid in decision making
Financial Analysis & Reporting:
Deliver monthly financial performance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, with clear insights into variances and trends
Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly performance analysis, highlighting key variances, risks, and opportunities.
Translate financial results into actionable recommendations for leadership
Develop dashboards and KPI reporting (e.g., sales, margins, working capital, inventory turns, headcount, OpEx) and hold monthly calls to report out findings and actions
Business Partnering:
Act as financial advisor to plant managers and functional leaders, providing insights on cost optimization, productivity, and ROI of capital investments.
Assist sales with pricing and analysis of customer profitability as well as competitive tracking to help drive profitable margins
Act as financial advisor to strategic investments to drive better monthly and forecast reporting
Provide financial guidance on operational decisions such as make/buy and outsourcing to support manufacturing needs
Have a strong desire to drive issues to root cause, such as explanation of key variances between budget and actual
Strategic Support:
Build models to evaluate new strategic investments, capacity and production level modelling
Support board-level and executive presentations with clear storytelling and data visualization
Process & Systems Improvement:
Drive enhancements in forecasting tools, financial models, and reporting systems (Excel, ERP, BI tools such as Power BI).
Implement best practices for accuracy, efficiency, and standardization across FP&A processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Experience : 7-9 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3-4 years in FP&A roles
Skills : Strong accounting background recommended to understand financials
Strong background in manufacturing, industrial products, or supply chain-driven businesses.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; proven ability to link operational drivers to financial outcomes.
Proficiency in ERP systems (JDE) and BI/reporting tools (Power BI)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional leadership.
Demonstrated track record of process improvement and building scalable FP&A capabilities.
Travel : Up to 20% as business needs.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and plant environment.
Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Great Dane
With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.
WHY WORK FOR US?
Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.
Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed, and be engaged in a collaborative environment.
Benefits Overview
Competitive compensation
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
And more!
SALARY RANGE
The expected salary range for this role is $85,957 - $174,994 per year.
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your exact pay, we may also consider your skills, experience, and other job-related factors.
Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.
The Position: The Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis is highly skilled with a strong background in manufacturing to lead financial planning and analysis processes for our growing organization. This individual plays a key role in driving business performance through forward-looking analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and decision support for senior leadership. The Senior Manager, FP&A is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of connecting financial insights to operational drivers across plants, supply chain, and commercial functions.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Planning & Forecasting:
Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes with involvement from accounting department
Support manufacturing and sales business partners strategically with quality data and analytics to aid in decision making
Financial Analysis & Reporting:
Deliver monthly financial performance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, with clear insights into variances and trends
Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly performance analysis, highlighting key variances, risks, and opportunities.
Translate financial results into actionable recommendations for leadership
Develop dashboards and KPI reporting (e.g., sales, margins, working capital, inventory turns, headcount, OpEx) and hold monthly calls to report out findings and actions
Business Partnering:
Act as financial advisor to plant managers and functional leaders, providing insights on cost optimization, productivity, and ROI of capital investments.
Assist sales with pricing and analysis of customer profitability as well as competitive tracking to help drive profitable margins
Act as financial advisor to strategic investments to drive better monthly and forecast reporting
Provide financial guidance on operational decisions such as make/buy and outsourcing to support manufacturing needs
Have a strong desire to drive issues to root cause, such as explanation of key variances between budget and actual
Strategic Support:
Build models to evaluate new strategic investments, capacity and production level modelling
Support board-level and executive presentations with clear storytelling and data visualization
Process & Systems Improvement:
Drive enhancements in forecasting tools, financial models, and reporting systems (Excel, ERP, BI tools such as Power BI).
Implement best practices for accuracy, efficiency, and standardization across FP&A processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Experience : 7-9 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3-4 years in FP&A roles
Skills : Strong accounting background recommended to understand financials
Strong background in manufacturing, industrial products, or supply chain-driven businesses.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; proven ability to link operational drivers to financial outcomes.
Proficiency in ERP systems (JDE) and BI/reporting tools (Power BI)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional leadership.
Demonstrated track record of process improvement and building scalable FP&A capabilities.
Travel : Up to 20% as business needs.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and plant environment.
Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Great Dane
With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.
WHY WORK FOR US?
Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.
Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed, and be engaged in a collaborative environment.
Benefits Overview
Competitive compensation
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
And more!
SALARY RANGE
The expected salary range for this role is $85,957 - $174,994 per year.
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your exact pay, we may also consider your skills, experience, and other job-related factors.
Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer