Operations Finance Manager

Operations Finance Manager

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking an Operations Finance Manager to join its finance leadership team. This role is designed for a high-potential finance professional interested in developing into a future senior finance leader. The position offers broad exposure across financial planning and analysis, operational finance, cost accounting, profitability analysis, financial reporting, and strategic decision support within a complex multi-site manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys partnering with operations and commercial teams, driving business performance, and contributing to strategic decision-making while building a path toward senior leadership.

Overview of the role:

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Support accounting functions including inventory, product costing, fixed assets, depreciation, freight, maintenance, and operating expenses.
• Analyze financial results and identify trends impacting business performance.
• Assist with margin and profitability reporting across multiple locations.
• Support ERP system enhancements and financial reporting improvements.
• Contribute to capital expenditure evaluations and investment analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze profitability by product line, business segment, and operational area.
• Create and maintain executive dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting tools.
• Provide actionable insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and commercial leadership teams.
• Participate in leadership meetings to understand key business drivers and financial performance.
• Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations that improve profitability and support growth objectives.
• Assist with cross-functional projects focused on process improvement and business performance.
• Support financial analysis for capital investments and expansion projects.
• Evaluate cash flow implications and working capital impacts of business decisions.
• Assist in developing financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Support year-end audit activities and financial compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, data integrity, and system utilization.
• Assist with special projects and additional finance initiatives as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or similar professional designation preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Operational Finance, Cost Accounting, Public Accounting, or a related finance function.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or capital-intensive industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working within ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, profitability analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.