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About Us:
We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).
Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.
POSITION SUMMARY
CTS Corporation is seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making.
This role will report to VP, Financial Planning and Analysis and serve as a key partner to Corporate Finance leadership, business unit controllers, and functional leaders across the company. The Senior Manager will be involved in corporate budgeting and forecasting processes, consolidate financial results and forecasts, support executive and investor reporting, and drive finance transformation initiatives including enterprise performance management (EPM) system implementation.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, business curiosity, and executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights. This role offers broad exposure to senior leadership and key company initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes for Corporate Cost Centers, including IT, HR, Legal, Finance, Executive Management, and other shared service functions.
- Partner with corporate function leaders to develop budgets, evaluate spending priorities, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Support enterprise-wide planning processes by consolidating business unit forecasts into an overall company outlook.
Financial Consolidation & Performance Reporting
- Partner closely with Corporate Accounting during monthly and quarterly close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely consolidated results.
- Consolidate and analyze company-wide P&L results, identifying key drivers of performance.
- Prepare management reporting packages, executive presentations, and financial analyses for senior leadership.
- Develop concise narratives and insights explaining financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
Business Partnership & Strategic Finance Support
Serve as a trusted finance partner to Business Unit Controllers and operational leaders.
Collaborate across business units to understand market dynamics, operational perform\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \
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