Sr. Financial Analyst

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it! We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Blaine, MN, to support our expanding Data Solutions business. We are looking for hardworking individuals like you to join our dynamic team. Be part of our journey to shape the future and grow with us!   

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:  

• Serve as the Finance Partner for the Blaine location to develop financial plans, monitor performance against those plans, and analyze variances.

• Involved in the end-to-end development of annual operating plans for Raw Materials including process flow, time line, scenario loading and financial consolidation.

• Leads standard cost summary / inputs and alignment of key materials across regions.

• Assist with the quarterly forecast processes with an emphasis on developing high quality forecasts with a detailed understanding of potential risks and opportunities, including maintaining a working forecasting model.

• Tracks and analyzes performance against the financial plan, forecast and prior year. Works to identify root cause for shortfalls and partner with business on countermeasures.

• Supports data collection and consolidation required to understand purchase price variances and material usage across all factories, understand market dynamics and impact to working capital optimization.

• Supports the monthly close process and analyzes results to report to business partners.

• Maintains a standard reporting package to communicate results to management and the leadership team. Summarizes key conclusions and recommends opportunities for improvement where appropriate.

• Develops the tools to support analyzing the results and performance.

• Find opportunities for improving financial processes and apply Lean tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those processes.

• Owns financial overview to Capital investments, indirect purchases and operating expenses across the function.

This position is based in Blaine, MN, and our new facility will open in early 2026. Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facility in Anoka, MN until the Blaine facility opens.  

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• 4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Manufacturing or Corporate Finance.

• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with personnel at all organizational levels and establish sound relationships with co-workers, executives and field finance personnel.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Tableau and OneStream XF or similar financial reporting systems.

• Strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes.

• Must be flexible, organized and able to work under time constraints and deadlines.

• Applies good analytical and problem-solving skills to complex financial scenarios using good judgment, fact-based reasoning, and knowledge of US GAAP and International Accounting Standards (IAS).

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide