Manager, FP&A/Finance

Position Overview

The Manager, FP&A / Finance, supports the Division Director of Finance by providing financial partnership and support for the Great Lakes Division. This role will be responsible for reporting, planning, analysis, and decision support for the division. This role partners closely with operational and finance leaders to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, support strategic decision-making, lead forecasting and budgeting processes, and drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and business performance. The position plays a key role in analyzing operational and financial results, identifying risks and opportunities, supporting investor relations activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Financial Reporting and Performance Management

• Assist with the preparation and review of regional and divisional month-end reporting packages and related deliverables, including regional reporting packages, AMAT EBITDA reporting, liquid asphalt reporting, one-page summaries, variance analyses, divisional reporting packages, and CFO commentary.
• Analyze monthly financial results and key performance indicators, clearly explaining significant trends, variances, risks, and business drivers.
• Prepare and consolidate the monthly flash reporting and regional month-end presentation materials for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and executive readiness.
• Support the preparation and review of Investor Relations commentary and financial analysis.
• Support the FP&A operating performance across the consolidated Business Units, ensuring consistent process execution and timely, accurate reporting of applicable KPIs and service-level expectations.
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies through detailed review of financial activities, analyses, and supporting documentation.

Financial Planning and Business Analysis

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities for the consolidated Business Units, including analysis of the income statement, balance sheet, cash flows, capital expenditures, and operational and financial KPIs.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts to ensure alignment with Division financial targets, planning assumptions, and established calendars.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of budgets, forecasts, actual results, and ad hoc business matters to support management review and decision-making.
• Coordinate the monthly Risk and Opportunities process for the Great Lakes Division, ensuring key exposures and potential benefits are identified, quantified, communicated, and monitored.
• Prepare and analyze financial information to support commercial and operational decisions focused on improving revenue, margins, cash flow, and cost structures.
• Assist with translating financial findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support long-term business growth and performance.
• Provide insights regarding capital allocation, capital expenditures, and strategic investments aligned with business and growth priorities.
• Support long-term planning, investment decisions, special projects, presentations, and financial inquiries from AMAT and Division leadership.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Support the Division Director of Finance in serving as a strategic business partner to Division leadership and the consolidated Business Units.
• Assist with providing financial perspectives and insights that inform business direction and improve the quality of management decisions.
• Collaborate with Division and Business Unit leaders to understand operational drivers and incorporate relevant volume, pricing, cost, margin, inventory, and investment assumptions into financial plans and analyses.
• Support the resolution of complex or escalated FP&A inquiries while maintaining operational continuity and responsive stakeholder service.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and other special assignments across the Division and Business Units.

Financial Governance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure financial reporting conforms with company accounting and reporting standards.
• Support compliance with applicable SOX controls and financial reporting requirements.
• Support the identification of reporting or process inefficiencies and improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, consistency, and overall effectiveness.
• Act as a key contributor to the FP&A service delivery model and promote alignment with AMAT Center, AMAT FP&A, Centers of Excellence, and Shared Services.
• Stay informed about finance best practices and emerging technologies that can improve FP&A capabilities and service delivery.

Collaboration

• Provide support for the Division and Business Unit Finance organization to support effective end-to-end FP&A performance.
• Collaborate with the Division VP of Finance, Division Director of Finance, Senior Director of Accounting, and business leaders to strengthen alignment and continuously improve the Finance function.

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level presentations and commentary.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring reporting deadlines, and respond effectively to ad hoc business needs.
• Leadership and collaboration skills necessary to work effectively across Finance, operations, and senior leadership teams.