Finance Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager – Costing & Reporting to oversee the financial operations of a manufacturing site. This individual will play a key role in driving financial performance through accurate standard costing, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The position partners closely with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, shared services, and corporate finance to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close process, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Develop and maintain accurate standard costing processes for the manufacturing operation.
• Perform cost analysis, variance analysis, and profitability reporting to support business decisions.
• Partner with Shared Services to ensure accurate financial transactions and timely month-end close.
• Support site leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate closely with corporate finance and business unit leadership on financial planning and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and cost center performance.
• Oversee capital investment tracking, project spending, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Support cash flow management, working capital optimization, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and corporate financial policies.
• Coordinate external audits, statutory reporting, and regulatory filings as required.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Qualifications Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading finance activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in:
  • Standard costing
  • Cost accounting
  • Variance analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial reporting
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ERP systems;
  Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar professional accounting certification.
• Experience participating in ERP implementations or system migrations.
• Previous experience with a Big Four public accounting firm is a plus.
• Experience working within a publicly traded manufacturing company is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Manufacturing cost accounting
• Standard costing and inventory valuation
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Month-end close and financial reporting
• Internal controls and compliance
• ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Advanced Excel

Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence business decisions through financial insight.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across multiple departments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Language Requirements

• Fluent English (written and verbal).
• Spanish is a plus.