Finance Manager - Waco, TX​/Dallas - Fort Worth, TX​/Temple, TX​/Austin, TX

Work Location:

Waco, TX (Hybrid)
Department:
Finance

Reports To:

VP, Finance
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Travel Requirements: 0–10%

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000

The role is located at our Waco, TX facility but includes remote work flexibility. Hybrid work schedule allows work from Waco, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, or Temple.

The Finance Manager serves as a key business partner supporting financial performance across a dynamic, multi‑site manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading FP&A, cost accounting, and performance reporting to drive data‑informed decision‑making and operational efficiency. The role acts as a strategic liaison between Finance, Operations, Sales, and Product Development, delivering actionable insights through detailed financial modeling, variance analysis, and KPI development. The Finance Manager is an analytical leader committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts across business units
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision‑making
• Analyze financial performance, with emphasis on sales, margin, and product‑level profitability
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to align financial outcomes with business objectives
• Develop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual cost rollups
• Partner with Operations to analyze manufacturing costs (labor, materials, overhead)
• Support new product development initiatives through cost modeling and margin analysis
• Collaborate with SAP/IT teams to ensure accuracy of cost structures, BOMs, and routings
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods)
• Identify key performance drivers and communicate findings to senior leadership
• Develop and monitor KPIs and operational metrics aligned to financial targets
• Enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and accountability
• Serve as a finance business partner to Operations, Sales, and Product Development teams
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and scenario modeling
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities in partnership with BI and IT teams
• Support audits, compliance, and internal controls as needed
• Participate in cross‑functional projects and strategic initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
• Proven experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and performance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, large datasets, pivot tables)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC or S/4
  
  HANA preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Strong business acumen with experience partnering cross‑functionally
• Experience in a multi‑site manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau or similar)
• Exposure to product costing, profitability analysis, and operational finance

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (generous employer contribution)
• Employer‑paid Life, Short‑term, and Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental benefit options available
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays in 2026

Uzin Utz North America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.