Senior Finance Manager

## Senior Finance Manager Apply:
Onsite:
Buffalo, NY:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-26-20921

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** Job Title**:

Senior Finance Manager
** Reporting To:
** Director, M3 Sector Finance
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* Work Schedule:

** Onsite – Buffalo, NYMoog Industrial Group is seeking a Senior Finance Manager in an onsite role in East Aurora, New  this role you will be the senior finance and accounting leader at the ICD site, serving as a key business partner to the Site General Manager/Operations Leader, and reporting functionally to the Finance Director – Simulation, Test & Miniature Hydraulics.

You will ensure strong financial stewardship across the site, including cost accounting, inventory control, budgeting, manufacturing cost analysis, overhead management, and financial reporting. You will provide actionable insights that improve productivity, profitability, working capital performance, and operational effectiveness.

You will lead a team of finance professionals and drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and operational decision support. In addition, you will participate actively in strategic projects across the Operating Group ensuring a successful implementation and cultural adoption of new systems and tools.
** To be considered for the Senior Finance Manager, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:
*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
* CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
* Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably with prior relevant experience in the manufacturing or related industry.
* Demonstrated leadership experience
* Strong experience in:  + Manufacturing cost accounting  + Inventory accounting and controls  + Operations finance business partnering  + Financial controls and compliance
* Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP ECC, SAP S/4 Hana, One Stream)
* Strong Excel capabilities and experience with business intelligence and reporting tools
* Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and manufacturing KPIs
* Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
* Ability to influence senior operational leaders.
* Proven ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
* Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
** As a Senior Finance Manager, you will:*
* ** Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
*** Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Site General Manager/Operations Director as well as site leadership team.
* Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions to drive improved business performance and accountability.
* Support operational decision-making through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment evaluations.
* Translate financial results into meaningful operational insights and recommendations.
** Budgeting & Performance Management
*** Lead the annual operating budget planning for the site.
* Manage site cost center budgets and ensure alignment with business objectives.
* Maintain KPIs related to productivity, labor efficiency, material usage, overhead absorption, and manufacturing performance.
* Present monthly performance reviews to site and business leadership.
** Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
*** Own product costing methodologies and standard cost processes.
* Ensure accurate cost allocation, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
* Analyze material,…