About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About the Role

We are seeking a FP&A & Costing Specialist to lead the plant’s financial planning, analysis, and costing activities. In this role, you will be responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, annual planning, manufacturing cost analysis, and productivity initiatives. You will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and plant leadership to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive performance improvements that contribute to the plant’s operational and financial success.

Key Responsibilities

As a FP&A & Costing Specialist, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the plant’s FP&A and Costing functions, including financial reporting, monthly forecasting, and annual operating planning processes.

• Analyzing factory performance through financial modeling, projections, sensitivity analysis, and productivity tracking.

• Reviewing and analyzing standard cost changes, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), freight expenses, and other manufacturing cost drivers.

• Managing the daily spend request process and partnering with key stakeholders to accurately forecast expenses.

• Collaborating proactively with plant leadership and business partners to assess risks and opportunities and provide financial recommendations.

• Supporting annual physical inventory count activities and ensuring costing accuracy.

• Partnering with cross-functional teams to drive productivity improvements and achieve factory performance targets.

• Assisting with month-end close activities with a strong focus on manufacturing and plant results.

• Analyzing and presenting monthly and quarterly financial variances versus forecast, plan, and prior year results to plant management and corporate leadership.

• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to improve operational and financial performance.

Requirements

We are looking for people who are analytical, results-driven, collaborative, and capable of providing financial leadership in a manufacturing environment. If this is you, get in touch.

As a minimum you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Cost Accounting, or related financial roles.

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of standard costing, actual costing, inventory management, cost variance analysis, and month-end closing processes.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making across the organization.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of management.

• Ability to work independently in a self-directed environment.

• Advanced English communication skills.

Although Not Necessary, It Would Be Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with SAP ERP systems.

• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).

• Previous exposure to factory productivity initiatives, manufacturing operations, or continuous improvement programs.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well-being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.