John Crane Looking for Financial Planning & Analysis Manager-FP&A (Morton Grove, IL Hybrid role) at Morton Grove, IL  Full Time

As a FP&A Manager the main purpose of the role is to support the commercial business in improving the accuracy of key numbers reported within the financials, ensure internal policies are applied consistently and work with legal department to protect company’s assets.

• Ensure accuracy of long-term receivable “LTR” balance is reported accurately.
• Work with commercial to align stock value with LTR with stock within the ERP system and resolve differences.
• Work with commercial/engineering to address missing product pricing and establish an adequate process to obtain ongoing missing product prices.
• Coordinate with contract managers the stock value and respective pricing value and establish a process to comply with internal policy.
• Engage with legal department and ensure all consignment stock is properly protected filling the documentation required timely.
• Work with the Regional Controller in further Ad-hoc projects.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Prior financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience.
• A good command of the English language is essential along with excellent written communication skills.
• MS Suite experience.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

John Craneis a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.