Company Overview
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500.
Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets. Wilsonart, operating under the Wilsonart, Resopal, Polyrey, Arborite, Laminart, Bushboard, Mermaid, Shore, Ralph Wilson, KML, NewLeaf, Wetwall, Durcon and Technistone brands, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options. Wilsonart does business in more than 100 countries with manufacturing operations in North America, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czech Republic.
Positioned for Future Growth
An extensive global manufacturing footprint, state-of-the-art process technologies, and scalable Global distribution capabilities provide a meaningful competitive advantage with excellent brand recognition and a reputation for product innovation and superior service which allow for strong and stable margin performance and robust cash flow conversion. We have a strong company culture and extremely talented employee base as well as a dedicated and invested core Executive Leadership Team.
Our History
For more than 60 years, Wilsonart has honored our founders' promise to provide our customers with industry-leading products and service.
In November 2012, Wilsonart became a new, independent company when Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) completed a transaction for the sale of ITW's Decorative Surfaces business unit. CD&R acquired a majority stake in the new freestanding business and ITW retained an ongoing ownership stake.
Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. The Firm’s partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London.
Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs more than 50,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 57 countries.
Our Mission and Values
Wilsonart is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service you can count on, delivered by people who care. Wilsonart is driven by providing beautiful, hard-working, on-trend and high performing engineered surfaces for whatever you need to cover. For decades, our companies worldwide have given designers and builders the right tools for the job, no matter how specialized. Today, we bring you a portfolio of solutions, both decorative and functional, that spans retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, office and institutional applications.
Service You Can Count On.
Wilsonart is dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it. From a North American fleet of trucks, to strategically located distribution centers around the world, we can service the globe with our expanding range of products and services.
People Who Care.
Over 4,500 people strong, Wilsonart is made up of dedicated people who care about doing the right thing, every day. Whether it’s making a flawless sheet of high pressure laminate, volunteering at a community house raising or sourcing sustainable materials, Wilsonart people care deeply about what they do, who they do it for, and how they do it.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr Financial Analyst for Operations to join our finance team. In this role, you will focus on providing financial and operational reporting and analysis related to Wilsonart’s US Manufacturing, Fleet and Procurement Operations. This role will have direct responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and providing insightful recommendations to drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations and financial statements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Reporting & Operational Insights: Deliver detailed analysis and reporting on key manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs), such as production costs, yields, labor efficiency, capital expenditures, inventory management, fleet costs and service levels. Provide senior management with insights on how these factors impact profitability vs plan.
2. Financial Planning and Analysis: Partner with manufacturing, fleet, supply chain and procurement departments to develop and manage annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Support data-driven decision-making with robust financial models and actionable insights. Investigate significant variances, identify root causes, and collaborate with operations teams to develop corrective actions that align with financial goals.
3. Financial Modeling for Manufacturing Operations: Maintain and refine financial models focused on manufacturing performance. Conduct sensitivity analysis to evaluate how changes in sourcing, production volume, raw material costs, labor, and other variables impact overall financial performance.
4. Facilitate SI&OP Planning: Coordinate monthly inputs to Sales, Inventory and Production planning process, collaborating with sales, supply chain and operations. Analyze performance and present to senior management.
5. Capex ROI: Collaborate with project managers to lead post-mortem reviews on productivity-driven capital investment projects.
6. Continuous Improvement in Operations Finance: Drive process improvement initiatives within the Operations Finance function. Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, improve data accuracy, and streamline financial analysis processes. Support system upgrades and new implementations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for manufacturing operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Manufacturing Finance Acumen: Strong understanding of manufacturing and inventory accounting, standard costing, and the financial drivers specific to manufacturing operations.
2. Analytical Skills: Proficient in complex financial analysis and identifying actionable insights. Ability to dive deep into data to uncover trends, resolve inconsistencies, and provide valuable recommendations.
3. Technology Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning tools such as Hyperion HFM, Oracle, INFOR, or Tableau. Ability to leverage technology to enhance reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
4. Effective Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial insights and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
5. Business Partnership: Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing operations teams, senior management, and cross-functional departments to influence decision-making and support business objectives.
6. Adaptability and Project Management: Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and support various projects simultaneously.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (e.g., 1 year of experience may substitute for 1 year of degree).
2. Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or FP&A. Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment strongly preferred.
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