Finance Manager

Our client is a growing manufacturing company based in South Florida with a fast-paced, hands-on culture. As the organization scales, they are adding a Finance Manager to partner directly with supply chain and operational leadership and help build out the financial infrastructure supporting the business. This is a high-visibility role reporting into finance leadership, with the opportunity to become a key business partner across Procurement, Supply Chain, Distribution, Production, Quality, Technical Operations, and Facilities. You'll be based primarily at the production facility, working side by side with the operational teams you support, with regular time at the corporate office as well. What You'll Do Serve as the primary financial business partner to operations leadership, building trust and becoming a go-to resource within your first several months Inherit, maintain, and improve a suite of Excel-based reporting tools including forecasting models, accountability reports, and variance tracking dashboards Support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, helping translate demand signals and safety stock considerations into the manufacturing planning schedule Lead process improvement initiatives that streamline reporting, forecasting, and planning Contribute to corporate finance projects, including a full 3-statement financial model rebuild Present monthly financial reviews, identify drivers of variance, and recommend action Monitor KPIs related to supply chain efficiency, working capital, and cost optimization What We're Looking For 5+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance experience, ideally with 3+ years supporting manufacturing operations Strong business partnership track record; comfortable earning credibility with non-finance stakeholders Advanced Excel skills are essential, including the ability to build complex models and formulas from scratch, not just customize templates Experience creating financial models, dashboards, or automated reporting tools from the ground up Solid understanding of P&L drivers and the ability to distinguish favorable from unfavorable variances Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Experience with ERP/planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, SAGE, or similar) is a plus Power BI, Tableau, or SQL experience is a plus Background in regulated manufacturing environments is a plus Candidates will be asked to complete a proctored Excel and financial analysis assessment as part of the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr