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Manager, FP&A
Posting Start Date: 5/6/26
Job Location (Short): Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941
Requisition ID: 35800
Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position
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Job Overview
The Manager, FP&A is responsible for leading the consolidation, analysis, and reporting of financial results, forecasts, and plans across Komatsu North America (KNA). This role serves as a key finance partner across business units, regional finance teams, and corporate accounting, ensuring financial information is accurate, aligned, and actionable.
This position requires a strong foundation in accounting and financial statement construction, with the ability to navigate complex data environments, validate results, and ensure integrity across systems and reporting structures. The Manager will lead the execution of planning and reporting processes for a $6B+ business, driving accountability, improving forecast accuracy, and delivering clear insights to support executive decision-making.
The role demands a proactive leader who can influence without direct authority, challenge assumptions, and communicate complex financial information in a concise and meaningful way. This individual will also drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, and data quality to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the finance function.
Key Job Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Planning & Performance Management
• Lead the consolidation of monthly results, quarterly forecasts, and annual plans across KNA, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment across business units
• Lead the financial planning and forecasting processes, establishing clear expectations, timelines, and accountability across all stakeholders
• Drive forecast accuracy through variance analysis, root cause identification, and continuous improvement of assumptions and inputs
• Shift focus from variance explanation ("what happened") to predictive insights and driving action ("what will happen and why")
• Lead consolidation of the 3-year capital plan, including timelines, communication, and alignment across business units
Accounting Alignment & Financial Integrity
• Ensure alignment between FP&A reporting and accounting results, with a strong understanding of financial statement linkages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), consolidation processes, and eliminations
• Validate data integrity across systems and proactively identify and resolve inconsistencies impacting financial results
Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead the alignment of cross-functional stakeholders across business units, regional finance teams, and accounting to ensure accountability, and delivery of financial commitments
• Challenge assumptions and provide financial insight to improve the quality of plans, forecasts, and business decisions
Executive Communication & Monthly Reporting
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial reporting packages and executive presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights and actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Present financial results, forecasts, and key business drivers with confidence and clarity
Process Improvement, Data & Systems
• Lead continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, and data structures to enhance efficiency and insight generation
• Improve data quality, reporting automation, and system utilization (SAP, BPC, Power BI, etc.)
• Support the implementation of OneStream consolidation and reporting capabilities
• Establish and maintain scalable, system-driven reporting and analytics capabilities
Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Provide clear direction, timely feedback, and development opportunities to strengthen team capability
Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Master's degree, CPA, CFA a plus.
• Minimum-6 years' experience in Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis demonstrating a progressive level of responsibility. Ability to prepare financial statements and explain the results.
• Leadership experience focused on human-centered leadership, employee development and coaching.
• Driven and results oriented. Effective project leadership experience, time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities. Committed to meeting established deliverables on time.
• Robust computer skills - SAP, BPC, Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills, MS Access, SQL, RPA, BI/Power BI, strong technical aptitude
• Ability to interpret data, explain financial results, develop trend lines, and assist in formulating action plans.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, effective written and verbal communication at all levels, collaboration, and interpersonal skills (apply emotional intelligence). Attention to detail and accuracy a must.
• Demonstrate a forward-thinking and continuous improvement mindset.
• Committed to the growth and development of direct reports through training, coaching, timely and meaningful feedback, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Additional Information
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.