FP&A Lead, Global Orthopedics Manufacturing- Remote

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join our Global Orthopaedic Manufacturing Finance team in a highly visible role supporting financial performance across our global manufacturing network. Working closely with the Sr Director Finance, Orthopaedic Manufacturing, you will connect finance, operations, data, and technology to strengthen planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision making across three global manufacturing sites.

This role is fully remote within the United States, with minimal travel of up to 20%.

Before applying, please note that this position is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration support. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require S+N sponsorship now or in the future to maintain that authorization

What will you be doing?

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and consolidation activities for Global Orthopaedics Manufacturing across three global sites.
• Develop and manage reporting timelines for period end, budget, and forecast cycles, ensuring completion against internal deadlines.
• Consolidate financial results and provide clear analysis and commentary on actual performance, budgets, and forecasts.
• Develop quarterly and periodic management reporting that helps leadership understand performance and make informed decisions.
• Modernize and streamline reporting and analytics using Power BI and Copilot to improve transparency, consistency, and decision support across the manufacturing network.
• Develop and implement an AI led rolling forecast process for Manufacturing Operations, strengthening forecast agility and alignment between operational plans and financial outlooks.
• Partner on financial modeling and analysis to support the Annual Strategic Plan and Network Strategy.
• Support the Integrated Business Planning process by connecting production plans with financial forecasts.
• Identify best practices across manufacturing sites and drive greater consistency in reporting and analytics.
• Act as a key liaison between Global Operations and functional finance teams, while supporting ad hoc and deep dive analysis for Global Operations leadership.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master's degree and/or CPA preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or financial planning and analysis, with experience in a manufacturing or operations environment highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, particularly manufacturing costing, standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost center reporting.
• Experience developing reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI, Power Query, SQL, and enterprise data sources such as UDP.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, analytical, and management reporting capabilities, with the ability to turn complex financial and operational data into clear insights for manufacturing finance leaders.

You. Unlimited.

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Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship

Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $119,500 - $207,250 USD annually.The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.