Finance Manager (FP&A)

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 ManagerOverviewTennant 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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 makingEnterprise 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 performanceExecutive 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 metricsOperational 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 performanceReporting 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 teamsCross 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 insightsRequired 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 teamnterpersonal 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 environmentCompetitive base salary commensurate with experience: $105,100- $162,700Posted 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 + BenefitsBenefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.Equal Opportunity EmployerTennant 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.