Valarie Basler

About Valarie Basler

Senior finance leader driving planning, forecasting, and performance management for multi-entity manufacturing organizations. Currently Director of FP & A at AXH, the largest air cooler manufacturer in the U.S, leading financial strategy, executive decision support, and performance management.Before joining AXH served as, Western Hemisphere Controller for Koch Engineered Solutions’ ET & S Division, overseeing five operating companies including John Zink Hamworthy Combustion, Koch‑Glitsch, and other ET & S companies. Managed financial planning, reporting, and operational performance across North America.Proven at transforming finance from a transactional function to a strategic partner—modernizing processes, building scalable reporting and analytics, and driving margin improvement, cash flow optimization, and cost visibility. Highly skilled in data analytics, having trained and led teams to develop actionable insights that inform executive decisions. Recognized for developing high-performing teams and consistently delivering results in growth-focused manufacturing environments.Specialties include FP & A leadership, multi-entity manufacturing finance, forecasting and performance management, cost and margin analysis, cash flow optimization, executive reporting, and data analytics. Experienced with Power BI, Excel Power Query, and OneStream.

Experience

1. Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

   AXH air-coolers

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Director of FP & A for the largest air cooler manufacturer in the U.S, leading forecasting, performance management, and strategic financial analysis to support growth and executive decision-making.