Finance Manager

Overview

$125,000 - $155,000k;
Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first? For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs. We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.

Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you.

If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!

We are seeking a Finance Manager to support our manufacturing and commercial operations through financial planning, cost analysis, pricing strategy, and business partnership. This role will lead financial analysis related to manufacturing performance, product costing, pricing decisions, sales profitability, and inventory management while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Program Management teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing finance background with expertise in cost accounting, purchase price variance (PPV) analysis, pricing, sales finance, and experience supporting government or military contracts.

• Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting

• Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and month-end close support.
• Analyze manufacturing performance through labor, material, overhead, yield, scrap, and absorption reporting.
• Monitor and explain manufacturing variances, identifying risks and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve cost controls and operational efficiency.
• Support annual standard cost updates and bill-of-material (BOM) reviews.

• Purchase Price Variance (PPV) & Supply Chain Finance

• Manage PPV reporting and analysis across direct materials and purchased components.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to identify cost drivers and savings opportunities.
• Develop forecasts and reporting related to commodity pricing, supplier negotiations, and sourcing initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier cost changes and their impact on profitability and customer pricing.

• Pricing & Commercial Finance

• Support pricing strategy, quotation development, and profitability analysis for new and existing business.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to evaluate customer opportunities and contract proposals.
• Conduct margin analysis by customer, product line, and program.
• Develop financial models to support pricing decisions and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor pricing performance and recommend actions to improve profitability.

• Sales Finance & Business Partnership

• Provide financial support to Sales leadership regarding revenue forecasting and customer profitability.
• Analyze sales trends, volume impacts, and market conditions affecting business performance.
• Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes.
• Prepare executive-level reporting and business performance reviews.

• Government & Military Contract Support

• Support financial analysis for government, defense, and military-related contracts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable contract terms, cost accounting requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Partner with Program Management and Contracts teams on proposal pricing and contract profitability.
• Assist with audits and customer requests related to government contract activities.

• Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead monthly forecasting and annual budget processes.
• Develop KPI reporting and dashboards for operational and commercial performance.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.