Finance Associate - SG&A & CapEx

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life flexibility

Recognition and rewards

Development and career opportunities

A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Under the general guidance of the Controller – Americas FP&A, Marine & Switchgear, this Finance Associate - SG&A & CapEx position provides financial and analytical support with direct business partnership across Power Systems North America.

The Finance Associate - SG&A & CapEx is responsible for indirect expense management including engineering and development projects, selling and marketing, advertising adherence, systems and BES investments, and unit administrative costs. In addition, this position leads the capital planning process for Power Systems North America, including annual target setting, project-level investment planning, and monthly forecasting and adherence.

This Finance Associate - SG&A & CapEx role will also provide dedicated financial ownership of the Switchgear business, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while partnering closely with business leaders to drive financial discipline and informed decision-making.

Location: 200 Twin Oaks Road Kohler WI 53044

Work mode : Hybrid 2-3 days on site

Travel : none

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring new or transfer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities:

Business partner with functional leaders across engineering, development, marketing, selling, systems, BES, and administrative teams. Provide objective, data-driven financial analysis to support decision-making and ensure alignment to financial commitments.

Lead the planning, development, and consolidation of indirect expense budgets and forecasts.

Partner with Engineering, Finance, HR, Marketing and Selling teams on budget development, headcount planning, and ongoing spend management.

Drive governance and adherence to advertising budgets and policies.

Lead capital planning for Power Systems North America including annual targets, project consolidation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring.

Establish and enforce monthly capital forecasting rigor.

Partner with project owners to ensure accountability and disciplined capital execution.

Support systems and BES initiatives through financial tracking and forecasting.

Provide monthly variance analysis across indirect expenses and capital.

Develop reporting tools and dashboards for expense and capital performance.

Own the financials for the Switchgear business including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Support monthly close activities including accruals and journal entry adherence.

Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and cost management.

Execute special projects as directed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required

0 to 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, cost management, or capital planning

Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities

Advanced Excel and SAP experience preferred

Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills

Preferred Qualifications

Manufacturing, industrial, or engineered products industry experience.

Experience supporting engineering organizations, product development, or capital-intensive operations.

Experience with headcount planning, labor forecasting, and indirect cost management.

Knowledge of capital investment evaluation methods, including ROI, NPV, IRR, and payback analysis.

Experience supporting month-end close activities, journal entries, and accruals.

Location: 200 Twin Oaks Road Kohler WI 53044

Work mode : Hybrid 2-3 days on site

Travel : none

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring new or transfer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $69,800.00-$87,950.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose - Creating an energy resilient world for a better future - and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are .

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?

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Trust – Go farther together

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