Operations Finance Manager

Description

VEKA is seeking a high‑potential finance professional for a developmental leadership role designed to build future succession for senior finance leadership. This role offers broad exposure across controlling, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), operational finance, margin analysis and audit within a multi‑site manufacturing environment, with increasing responsibility over time. The role partners closely with commercial and operational team members to drive profitability, cost discipline, and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Learns all aspects of the monthly closing process and supports each area on a rotational basis.
• Closing of Accounts Payable
• Product costing and inventory
• Personnel, freight, maintenance and other expense categories
• Fixed assets and depreciation
• Margin analysis by location
• Participate in the company transition to the CO‑PA module in SAP.
• Provide support for capital expenditure evaluations and VOFI analysis for investments going forward and on a post‑mortem basis.
• Support the conversion of key reports from Business Warehouse and Business Objects server to Datasphere.
• Oversight of monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for VEKA NA.
• Support business profitability analyses (e.g., Segments, Lamination, Value‑Ad Center (VAC), Door shop, etc.).
• Develop financial models to support commercial, operational and strategic decisions.
• Partner with Controlling leaders at the Parent Company in Germany to align on financial performance, drive process improvements and support global strategic objectives.
• Build SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) performance dashboards and KPIs for leadership.

• Use Margin Contribution Calculation (MCC) tool to understand current margin performance and trends.
• Partner with operations and commercial team by participating in Business Unit (BU) Leadership team meetings to understand drivers of profitability and to support commercial and operational team members.
• Analyze data and communicate opportunities to reduce costs and maximize profits.
• Support leadership with data‑driven insights and performance analysis.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives to improve efficiency and results.

• Assist in financial analysis for capital investments and business cases.
• Develop understanding of cash flow and working capital drivers.
• Gain exposure to broader financial structure concepts.

• Support year‑end close processes in collaboration with VEKA North America accounting team, external auditors and Controlling at parent company in Germany.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial policies.
• Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, data integrity and ERP utilization.
• Support preparation of annual Corporate Tax returns and related schedules.
• Any other assigned responsibilities.

• Strong accounting understanding, financial modelling skills and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis and profitability drivers.

• Proven team lead capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally to develop an overarching understanding of VEKA’s business and each site’s operations, financial performance and key drivers.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering mindset.
• Ability to influence operational and sales stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Keen attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi‑site, fast‑paced environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality are a must.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CPA, CMA or equivalent preferred.
• 6–10+ years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, operational finance or public accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or capital‑intensive environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with German accounting methods or international financial consolidation preferred.