DSO Finance Manager

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. 

What’s in it for you:   

The DSO Finance Manager role is in the Residential HVAC business unit. The role provides strategic and operational finance leadership and business partnership to the Company Owned channel. This position is responsible for partnering with VP of Sales for Company Owned, the District General Managers, and overall sales organization, to drive and manage Bookings, Revenue, Standard Margin, and overhead expenses. The role reports into the Res HVAC Finance Leader.

Candidate must have a proven background of strategic leadership, analytical excellence, and a strong work ethic in a demanding environment. A successful candidate should demonstrate strong business partnership and be self-motivated to drive business growth and profitability.

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.  

Thrive at work and at home:   

·       Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!    

·       Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.    

·       401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.     

·       Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.       

·       Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.     

·       Learn more about our benefits here!   

Where is the work:  

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week.  

What you will do:    

• Develop and manage complex business modelling scenarios for leadership decisions making; translate insights into action with cross functional teams
• Develop the DSO channel financial acumen through focused training and strong partnership on business performance
• Partner with VP of Sales to lead and prepare channel’s Monthly Operating Review and Quarterly Operating Review
• Maintain reporting and dashboard packages to convey business results, identify risk and opportunities with the sales team and finance leadership
• Manage the DSO channel close cycle, forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Long-Range Plan (LRP)
• Lead the consolidation of Bookings and Revenue financial planning inclusive of weekly pulse, monthly Risks and Opportunities, Forecast, AOP, and LRP
• Partner with District General Managers, Commercial and Supply business units, and Real Estate team to develop comprehensive real estate strategies and business cases for news leases and extensions
• Partner with Operational Excellence to ensure warehouse efficiencies and functional budgets at location level including headcount planning and freight utilization
• Partner with HR and Finance on compensation planning inclusive of plans design, target setting, and management
• Drive financial excellence through strong controllership, continuous improvement, and standard work in processes
• Leverage analytics to drive Finance transformation and greater business insights
• Partner with Pricing, Sales, Marketing, IT & Various Finance teams on continuous improvement projects to drive visibility and insights on total customer programs and Net Customer Margin

What you will bring:  

• Four-year degree in accounting or finance required; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 10+ years of experience within the Finance function of a publicly held global Corporation required
• Commercial controllership or related experience preferred
• Excellent communicator with demonstrated influencing skills and the ability to build and leverage internal and external alliances with an elevated level of social and cultural sensitivity
• Collaborator with a strong ability to build relationships and instill confidence and trust with executive management and stakeholders
• Experience leading teams in financial cycles, such as actuals, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ability to identify process improvements and drive change, efficiency and standardization of the company’s finance processes
• Possess excellent organization and time management skills to be able to oversee several assignments at one time and work in matrix organization
• Experience leading analytics projects to drive transformation and improve business insight
• Elevated level of proficiency analyzing financial information and converting into actionable insights for business partners

Other key qualifications include:

• Forward thinking mindset with effective forecast and planning skills
• Understanding of performance drivers across the P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong collaborator who is highly effective working across organizations/functions
• Strong interest & capability to advance analytics enabled work processes
• Change leader with ability to lead transformation (particularly with respect to analytically enabling processes & reducing process complexity)
• Effective presentation skills, which include the ability to explain and communicate forecast rationale, financial results, and opportunities in an understandable and actionable format
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills

Compensation:    

Base Pay Range: $123,800-164,200  

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. 

 Equal Employment Opportunity:    
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.