Finance Manager

Company Background

Sensience is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered sensing, control, and sealing components.    

We deliver mission-critical protection and valuable data for a wide range of systems, including appliances, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration units, industrial process equipment, motor vehicles, and aerospace.  We have over 3,000 employees worldwide across 5 manufacturing facilities dedicated to keeping people and their homes safe.

Sensience brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as valuable partners, helping to meet their critical objectives. We are looking for entrepreneurial minded candidates to help our company grow.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager will play a critical role in managing the company’s treasury operations and provide financial planning and analysis (FP&A) support. This individual will be responsible for ensuring efficient treasury management, providing robust FP&A support, and taking on additional finance-related duties as required. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Position Responsibilities

Treasury Management

• Cash Flow Management: Oversee daily cash management operations, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs. Forecast short-term and long-term cash flows and maintain optimal cash levels.
• Banking Relationships: Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions and ensure compliance with covenants.
• Investment Management: Implement and monitor short-term investment strategies, ensuring compliance with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Debt Management: Manage the company’s debt portfolio, including loan agreements, interest payments, and principal repayments. Evaluate refinancing options when applicable.
• Foreign Exchange Management: Monitor foreign currency exposures and manage hedging strategies to mitigate risks associated with currency fluctuations.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Support

• Budgeting: Support the forecasting and annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and realistic budgets.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Cost Management: Analyze costs and provide recommendations for efficiency improvements. Monitor and report on cost-saving initiatives.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Audit Support: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial data.
• Other Reporting: Provide information and support to third-party insurance providers, tax advisors, PE sponsors and others as needed
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including operations, sales, and HR, to provide financial insights and support business initiatives.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, with a focus on treasury, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial software (e.g. Oracle, OneStream).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with liquidity, cash management, cash forecasting and international treasury operations preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and within short time constraints in a complex system and business environment.

Sensience is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):  race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or any status protected by applicable law.

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.