Job Description
Job Overview:
**SUMMARY:
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The Manager, Finance Transformation leads strategic finance transformation initiatives across NN, Inc.'s global manufacturing organization, driving improvements in financial processes, systems, reporting, analytics, and operational decision support. Partnering closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Information Technology, and senior leadership teams, this role is responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, standardization, data integrity, and business performance.
The Manager serves as a catalyst for continuous improvement, translating business requirements into sustainable finance processes and technology-enabled solutions that improve visibility into cost drivers, profitability, working capital, and capital deployment. The role leads initiatives focused on process optimization, ERP and financial systems enhancements, reporting automation, master data governance, and advanced analytics to support enterprise-wide financial and operational objectives.
The Manager supports strategic initiatives including manufacturing footprint optimization, business integrations, capital investment programs, and mergers and acquisitions by providing financial analysis, process design, change management, and implementation support. The role also prepares and presents transformation updates, performance analyses, and business insights to senior leadership while fostering adoption of best practices and continuous improvement across the global manufacturing network. Periodic travel is required. The Manager, Finance Transformation reports to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Director, FP&A).
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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**Finance Transformation & Process IMprovement
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Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, and operational excellence across the organization.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, eliminate non-value-added activities, and improve data quality and reporting efficiency.
Develop and implement sustainable process improvements that enhance productivity, accuracy, and scalability.
Support change management activities to drive adoption of new processes, systems, and tools.
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**Financial Systems & Technology
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Partner with Information Technology and business stakeholders to optimize ERP, planning, reporting, and business intelligence platforms.
Promote automation and digital solutions to improve reporting, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.Analyze variances versus plan, forecast, and prior year, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
**Performance Management & Analytics
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Develop and enhance financial and operational dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting tools.
Improve visibility into cost drivers, margin performance, working capital, and operational efficiency.
Support advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and business performance measurement initiatives.
Analyze trends and performance metrics to identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
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**Data Governance & Reporting
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Establish and maintain governance standards for financial data, reporting structures, and business metrics.
Ensure consistency and integrity of financial information across systems, processes, and reporting platforms.
Partner with Finance and business leaders to improve data accessibility and reporting effectiveness.
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**Strategic Initiatives & Business Support
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Support manufacturing footprint optimization, restructuring initiatives, and operational improvement programs.
Assist with financial analysis and integration activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Support capital investment evaluations, including business case development, ROI analysis, and post-implementation reviews.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic business initiatives.
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**Governance, Controls, & Compliance
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Ensure finance transformation initiatives align with internal controls, governance standards, and company policies.
Partner with Accounting, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to maintain compliance with GAAP, SOX, and other regulatory requirements.
Support documentation, training, and continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.
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**Leadership & Business Partnership
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Serve as a trusted business partner to Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and IT leadership.
Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate resources to deliver transformation objectives.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and data-driven decision making.
Drive organizational alignment and execution against finance transformation goals and business priorities.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
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Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including GAAP, internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and finance process governance.
Experience leading finance transformation initiatives, process redesign efforts, and continuous improvement programs within complex business environments.
Strong understanding of ERP systems, financial planning applications, business intelligence platforms, and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Power Platform).
Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies, develop scalable solutions, and implement sustainable operational improvements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize complex data into actionable business insights.
Experience with financial systems implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, and user adoption activities.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and change management principles, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and implementation support.
Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, cost structures, operational performance metrics, and business processes.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to all levels of the organization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
Ability to define problems, evaluate alternatives, establish facts, and develop practical recommendations to support business objectives.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Information Technology functions.
Ability to leverage advanced analytical, automation, and reporting tools to improve decision-making, efficiency, and organizational performance.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial, operational, and technology considerations to strategic business outcomes.
**EDUCATION & REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
7–10 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Finance Transformation, Business Analytics, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional process improvement, systems implementation, or finance transformation initiatives.
Some domestic and international travel may be required.
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**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a publicly traded company.
Strong expertise in cost accounting, product line profitability, and variance analysis.
Experience supporting global operations, including international business partnerships, cross-border financial reporting, and multi-currency environments.
