Operations Finance Manager

Operations Finance Manager Pittsburgh, PA (Northern Suburbs) $135,000- $155,000 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. #INJUL2026 #ZRCFS #LI-BN2 #LI-onsite