Principle Financial Planning & Analysis (MI, Muskegon)

About the Organization
RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENNK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Overview
The Principle Financial Planning and Analysis professional will play a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision‑making across the organization. This position serves as a key business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights, forecasts, and analysis to support operational efficiency and long‑term planning. The Principle FP&A will oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

Essential Functions

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Provide detailed financial analysis, variance reporting, and performance metrics to support business and program leadership.
• Partner with operations, contracts, and program management to ensure accurate project‑level financial performance and compliance with federal regulations (FAR, DFAR, CAS).
• Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing strategies and cost analysis.
• Prepare and present financial results, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Support audits and internal reviews to ensure compliance with corporate and government accounting standards.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with organizations throughout the company to align financial reporting with program execution and contractual requirements.
• Submit forecasts to our corporate office in Germany.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field with 12+ years progressive experience in financial analysis, planning or program finance preferably within a federal contracting environment.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field with 10+ years progressive experience in financial analysis, planning or program finance preferably within a federal contracting environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI, Power Query).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate into actionable business strategies.
• Strong understanding of government contracting principles, including FAR/DFARS and cost accounting standards (CAS).
• Experience supporting DOD or other federal programs.

Preferred Additional Skills

• CPA

Job Type: Full‑Time
FTE: Full‑Time

Employment Status: Exempt

EOE Statement
RENK America is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.