Finance Manager (FP&A)

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.
Finance Manager
Overview
Tennant is seeking a Finance Manager (FP&A) to join our Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team at our global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role is a high-visibility position within the Enterprise Finance organization and plays an important role in supporting companywide planning, performance management, and strategic decision support.
This position partners across the organization to deliver financial and operational insights that help senior leadership understand performance, evaluate opportunities, and make informed decisions. The role contributes analysis and reporting that supports discussions with the Senior Management Team (SMT), including enterprise forecasting, strategic initiatives, and executive performance reporting.
The Finance Manager will have broad exposure across the business and will work closely with finance and operational leaders to analyze key performance drivers, improve forecasting accuracy, and provide insight into operational metrics including gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), and other critical performance indicators.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Analysis and Business Partnership

Provide financial analysis and insights that support senior leaders in evaluating business performance and strategic priorities
Partner with functional and operational leaders to analyze key business drivers and performance trends
Support the FP&A leadership team in developing analysis used in discussions with the Senior Management Team
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights that support informed decision making
Enterprise Planning and Forecasting

Lead key components of the monthly forecasting process and support the annual operating plan
Partner with business leaders to understand drivers of performance and incorporate insights into forecasts
Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting financial performance
Executive and Management Reporting

Develop and deliver high quality management reporting and executive level analysis
Support preparation of materials used for senior leadership and board level discussions
Contribute to enterprise performance reporting including key financial and operational metrics
Operational Performance Analysis

Analyze operational and financial performance including key metrics such as gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), and other critical operating indicators
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact financial performance
Partner with operational teams to provide insight into cost structure, efficiency, and margin performance
Reporting Systems and Analytics

Develop, maintain, and enhance management reporting systems and financial analytics tools
Support improvements in reporting, forecasting, and data visualization capabilities
Help drive consistency and best practices in financial analysis and reporting across global teams
Cross Functional Collaboration and Strategic Projects

Build strong relationships across finance, operations, and other functional teams globally
Support ad hoc corporate finance analysis and strategic projects as needed
Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, tools, and insights
Required Experience And Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
5+ years of experience in progressively responsible financial analyst or finance manager roles
Strong understanding of financial statements, planning cycles, and key business performance drivers
Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, business analytics, executive reporting, and planning processes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience working in a global organization preferred
Experience with SAP S4HANA, OneStream, or Power BI preferred
Ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative, high performing team
Nterpersonal And Leadership Skills

Highly driven, self motivated, and naturally curious
Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
Professional presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
Team oriented with a strong business partner mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Adaptable and effective in a dynamic work environment
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $105,100- $162,700
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits
Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.