Analyst, Finance General
Whirlpool Greenville, Ohio, United States
Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Finance Analyst serves as a financial partner to plant leadership by managing operational metrics, labor costs, and inventory controls. They are responsible for delivering month-end closing routines, financial forecasts, and ensuring SOX compliance within the manufacturing facility.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least one year of experience in manufacturing administration. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP and advanced Excel skills are highly preferred for this role.
Benefits
Full description
Requisition ID: 73172
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Finance Analyst. This is an onsite role at our Greenville, Ohio location.
The Finance Analyst – Manufacturing Operations serves as a vital financial co-pilot to plant leadership, operations, materials, and engineering teams at the Greenville manufacturing facility. In this role, you will drive operational efficiency by analyzing labor metrics and variances, managing plant spending and inventory controls, and delivering timely month-end close routines and forward-looking forecasts.
Your responsibilities will include
- Track and report core plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), specifically Hours Per Equivalent Unit (HPEU), line yields, and daily/weekly operational efficiency metrics.
- Perform root-cause variance analyses on direct/indirect labor costs, overtime spikes, downtime impacts, and throughput to advise plant leadership on corrective actions.
- Sox control documentation and support of the process
- Support the development of the annual Profit Plan, quarterly operational forecasts, and long-range capacity planning for the facility.
- Support forecast departmental spending budgets, maintenance/tool crib (MRO) supplies, non-production inventory, and utility cost accruals.
- Execute monthly Excess & Uncommitted Raw Material Obsolescence (Obso) reserve calculations in SAP and perform account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end financial closing entries, cost allocations, balance sheet reconciliations, and SOX/IPE audit documentation.
- Any adhoc as necessary
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of experience in manufacturing administration
Preferred skills and experiences
- Experience working on-site within a manufacturing or plant operations environment
- Bachelor's degree in Finance
- Strong foundational understanding of standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis, and operational cost drivers
- Practical experience utilizing SAP ECC / SAP BW for inventory transactions (e.g., ZMB51) and cost center reporting
- Experience with automated account reconciliation software (e.g., BlackLine)
- Proven capability to translate complex shop-floor operational data into clear, actionable financial narratives for non-finance cross-functional partners
- Technical Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, lookups, pivot tables, financial modeling) and working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC / SAP BW)
What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
- Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
- Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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