Finance Manager

We are partnering with a growing global manufacturing company to identify a Finance Manager to support multiple manufacturing operations. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner to operations leadership and oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory, and operational performance. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing strategy, and making a measurable impact within a collaborative manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, onsite position in Laurens County, SC. Essential Duties & Functions Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning across multiple manufacturing locations. Analyze budget-to-actual financial results and provide actionable recommendations to operations and executive leadership. Develop and maintain financial models to support capacity planning, capital investments, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making. Partner with operations leadership to drive manufacturing efficiency, cost transparency, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee standard cost development, product costing, inventory valuation, and cost variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead. Monitor inventory performance, including management of obsolete inventory and inventory accuracy. Support strategic business initiatives, operational improvement projects, and manufacturing footprint decisions through financial analysis. Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and audit requirements. Serve as a trusted financial business partner to operations while providing leadership, development, and guidance to finance team members across multiple locations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive finance or accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, standard cost accounting, and internal control principles. Experience working within an ERP system is required Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with advanced financial modeling and analytical skills. Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations through financial planning, costing, forecasting, and performance analysis. Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs, operational metrics, and inventory management. Excellent communication and business partnering skills with the ability to translate financial information into operational insights. Proven ability to work collaboratively across functional teams and influence decision-making at multiple levels of the organization. Hands‑on, detail-oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset. #J-18808-Ljbffr