Head of Business Operations & Finance

Our client is a private equity-backed, high-growth industrial manufacturing company experiencing continued growth through operational investment and strategic acquisitions. Position Summary Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this role serves as the finance business partner to Manufacturing and Operations, leading forecasting, standard costing, operational analysis, capital planning, and business performance across the manufacturing network. This role offers significant exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence operational decision-making through financial insights and strategic analysis.
Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Finance & Business Partnership Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning for manufacturing operations.
Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders to analyze financial performance and operational KPIs.
Support plant P&Ls by identifying cost drivers and improvement opportunities.
Develop financial models supporting productivity initiatives, operational improvements, and strategic decision-making.
Financial Analysis & Reporting Oversee standard cost updates, cost rollups, and COGS modeling.
Analyze manufacturing variances including material, labor, overhead, PPV, scrap, and inventory absorption.
Support accounting team through financial analysis, reporting, and accrual review.
Strategic Initiatives Support capital planning, ROI analysis, and major investment decisions.
Participate in acquisition integrations and help standardize forecasting and reporting across the manufacturing network.
Drive process improvements focused on automation, reporting enhancements, and scalability.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
6+ years of combined experience in FP&A, Manufacturing Finance, Cost Accounting, Plant Finance, or Operations Finance roles within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting/forecasting, manufacturing finance, and cost accounting principles.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, OneStream, Planful, etc.).
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.
For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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