Senior Finance Manager

Job Description

Senior Finance Manager

Who : Established and growing organization seeking a seasoned operational finance leader with large-scale multi-location experience, manufacturing, or high-volume service operations.

What : Lead operational finance for a multi-site portfolio by overseeing forecasting, budgeting, contract compliance, KPI performance, labor and cost management while partnering closely with plant or site leadership.

When : Immediate need due to continued growth and operational expansion.

Where : North Atlanta (Hybrid - two days onsite).

Why : To strengthen financial oversight across a complex, multi-facility operation and enhance profitability through strong contract management, operational partnership, and performance analytics.

Office Environment : Hybrid work environment supporting high-volume field operations with regular interaction with site leadership and senior executives.

Salary: Targeted base salary range of $135,000-$160,000 plus comprehensive benefits and a 15% performance bonus.

Position Overview:

The Senior Finance Manager will serve as the finance lead for a large, multi-site operational portfolio, partnering with site leadership across numerous facilities to manage forecasting, budgeting, profitability, contract compliance, labor analysis, purchasing controls, and KPI performance in a fast-paced environment with significant executive exposure.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as finance lead for a large multi-location operational portfolio.
• Oversee monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and full P&L performance across sites.
• Manage contract compliance, pricing structures, and margin performance.
• Conduct operational analyses including labor optimization, expense management, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Partner directly with plant or site leaders to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Present monthly financial reviews to senior leadership, providing strategic insights and variance explanations.
• Act as liaison between finance, accounting, operations, and commercial teams.
• Develop and mentor site-level finance support resources.
• Ensure strong financial controls across a decentralized footprint.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA a plus.
• 10-15+ years of progressive finance experience with current or recent experience at the Senior Manager or Director level.

• REQUIRED: Experience supporting a large multi-site operation (manufacturing plants, distribution centers, or similar high-volume environments).
• Demonstrated ownership of a significant revenue portfolio across numerous facilities.
• Strong contract management and operational compliance experience.
• Proven ability to partner with field/site leadership and present to executive teams.
• Advanced Excel and experience with large ERP systems (SAP or similar required).
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a steep learning curve.
• Operational depth and execution focus valued over pedigree or academic background.