Finance ManagerLocation:

Roanoke, VAPay:

$125k - $145k

Hire Type:

Direct Hire /

Full-Time Travel:

Less than 5%, including occasional international travel Position SummarySterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support a complex, international business unit operating across multiple entities and currencies. This position will lead financial planning, forecasting, modeling, KPI reporting, and business performance analysis while partnering closely with business unit and executive leadership. This is a highly visible finance leadership position with the opportunity to influence business strategy, improve financial processes, and partner directly with business unit and executive leadership. You'll work within a complex international organization while leading financial planning, performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A, financial modeling, ERP, and leadership experience and is comfortable supporting a project-driven business with international operations. Key ResponsibilitiesLead short-, mid-, and long-term financial planning and forecasting for the business unitPrepare monthly forecasts and mid-range financial plansBuild complex financial models to analyze performance, strategic initiatives, and business opportunitiesDevelop KPI dashboards and provide actionable financial insights to leadershipAnalyze financial performance across multiple entities and currenciesPartner with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities, cost savings, and productivity improvementsAdvise commercial teams on financial risks and review bid calculations as neededSupport project teams with financial analysis throughout project executionIdentify opportunities to improve cash flow and working capitalLead finance process improvements and financial systems initiativesPartner with leadership on strategic and operational decision-makingBuild, lead, coach, and develop the finance teamDrive continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting, and controlsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience5+ years of finance/accounting experienceStrong financial planning, forecasting, and modeling experienceExperience analyzing multi-entity and multi-currency transactionsAdvanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, graphs, and financial modeling; VBA experience preferredExperience developing and tracking KPIs and performance dashboardsStrong understanding of financial process improvementExperience working with an ERP financial moduleStrong business partnering, leadership, communication, and analytical skillsAbility to work effectively with internal leadership, customers, suppliers, and international teamsAbility to travel domestically and internationally less than 5%Preferred Qualifications3+ years of team management experienceCPA certificationExperience in a project-based businessExperience working for a foreign-owned or international organizationExperience with a Japanese-owned company is a plus Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.