Global Manager, Operations Finance

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The Global Manager, Operations Finance plays a critical role in driving operational performance, cost optimization, and financial decision support across HAM manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary finance business partner to plant leadership and works closely with plant controllers to provide visibility into operational performance, productivity initiatives, and cost management opportunities.

The Operations Finance Manager leads financial reviews with site and HAM leadership, develops actionable insights from plant performance data, and supports key operational processes including S&OP, capital planning, and fixed asset management. As a trusted advisor to operations leaders, this role translates complex operational and financial data into clear recommendations that improve profitability, drive productivity, and support strategic manufacturing objectives. This position requires a highly analytical finance professional with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting principles, and business partnering.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to HAM Operations leadership and maintain direct engagement with plant controllers across the manufacturing network.
• Lead regular financial performance reviews with site leadership and HAM management, providing insights into operational performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of site cost structures and manufacturing economics to identify productivity improvement and cost-out opportunities.
• Analyze labor, overhead, material, and manufacturing costs to support operational decision-making and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Define, monitor, and enhance plant performance KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting to improve operational visibility and accountability.
• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate operational performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and influence the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and assessment of operational impacts.
• Lead financial oversight of fixed assets, including capital investment analysis, asset utilization, depreciation trends, and return on investment assessments.
• Support capital expenditure planning, project justification, and post-implementation reviews to ensure alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
• Identify and communicate key drivers of operational performance, manufacturing costs, and productivity trends.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Plant Accounting, and FP&A teams to drive alignment between operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with Central Controlling and Accounting leaders to develop Finance talent and strengthen capabilities across all HAM manufacturing sites.
• Provide enterprise leadership and ownership for the HAM operations finance agenda, establishing consistent priorities, standards, and governance across manufacturing sites and driving accountability for results.
• Lead and influence plant controllers and Finance partners through coaching, capability building, and succession planning, strengthening the pipeline of Finance talent across the manufacturing network.
• Develop and maintain reporting and analytics tools that improve decision-making, forecasting accuracy, and operational performance visibility.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational finance processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical rigor across the manufacturing organization.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• 7+ years of progressive experience in operations finance, manufacturing finance, plant controlling, cost accounting, FP&A, or similar analytical environments.
• Demonstrated success supporting manufacturing operations, cost management initiatives, and operational performance improvement programs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, standard costing, inventory accounting, capital investments, and operational finance concepts.
• Experience partnering directly with plant leadership, operations teams, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify cost-out opportunities and support productivity improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, management reporting, and operational performance metrics.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Oracle Analytics, ERP systems, and manufacturing reporting tools preferred.
• Proven ability to translate complex operational and financial data into actionable business insights and executive-level recommendations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation preferred.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.  

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required