Finance Manager, Utilities

Brief Description

At Sabre Industries, we engineer structures America can count on. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

At Sabre Industries, we engineer structures America can count on. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, analysis, and accounting activities for the segment. This role serves as a key financial partner to leadership, operations, and other functional teams, providing accurate financial information, actionable analysis, and guidance to support business performance and strategic decision-making. The Finance Manager will work closely with accounting, operations, production, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership to monitor financial performance, manage budgets and forecasts, analyze manufacturing costs, and ensure financial controls and reporting processes are effective and aligned with company objectives.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including financial statements, management reporting, and analysis of business performance.
• Manage the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in partnership with department and operational leaders.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, materials, overhead, inventory, standard costs, and production variances to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with plant and operations leadership to monitor financial performance, productivity, cost control, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, KPIs, and other analytical tools to support business planning, capital investments, pricing, and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee and support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered within established deadlines.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other areas impacting the company’s financial position.
• Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and processes while supporting audits, tax activities, and other compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, supply chain, sales, and leadership teams to improve financial visibility, reporting efficiency, and overall business performance.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required. CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred. Equivalent combination of education, professional training, and industry experience may be considered.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, or related roles.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or other operationally complex environment preferred.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, standard costing, or production finance preferred.
• Experience partnering with operations and senior leadership to support financial and business decisions.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and…