Operations, Finance Manager

Operations Finance Manager Job DescriptionThe Manager of Finance - Operations, acts as a key business partner to the BU Senior Leadership Team and Plant Leadership to provide tactical and strategic insights to drive cost efficiency, optimize capital investments, and align financial goals with operational strategy.How You'll Perform the Role:Serves as the key liaison between the Operations team and the Finance organization enabled by enriched Business Partnering relationships, metric tracking and reporting key performance indicators and targets.Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to identify track against cost-saving opportunities.Provide business leaders with actionable financial insights and data to support strategic business decision-making.Monitor and report on key cost drivers: labor, materials, overhead, and logistics.Significant involvement in operations planning and financial forecasting/budgeting.Support capital investment decisions and evaluate ROI on major projects.Self-starter that is responsible for monthly analyses in areas such as direct/indirect cost, material usage variances, labor, and production mix. Analyze production data and operational metrics to ensure efficiency and financial health.Support Novolex digital transformation activities by expanding the use of tools such as Power BI, OneStream, Hyperion, and SAP.Collaborate with IT to improve data integrity.What We Need from You:BA/BS required with emphasis in finance or accounting with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills with an ability to anticipate the needs of the stakeholders and take quick action to satisfy.Experience collaborating and working successfully with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, with demonstrated strength handling competing priorities.In-depth understanding of income statement analysis.Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis.Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel); SAP, and HFM/Essbase.High initiative, Self-Starter, Able to manage tight timelines/deadlines.An interest in utilizing AI tools (e.g. Co-Pilot, Claude) to improve reporting efficiency & accuracyCompany BenefitsWith safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.Community EngagementAt Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.Training and DevelopmentWe offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.