Director Of Manufacturing Finance

Director of Manufacturing Finance Position Summary

The Director of Manufacturing Finance is a strategic business partner responsible for leading all financial planning, analysis, reporting, and decision support activities across manufacturing operations. This role provides financial leadership for plant operations, supply chain, inventory management, cost accounting, capital investments, and operational performance initiatives.

The Director of Manufacturing Finance partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Executive Leadership to drive profitability, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and scalable growth. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing finance expertise with proven leadership experience managing high-performing finance teams in a complex manufacturing environment.

• Lead all manufacturing finance activities, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, operational reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Serve as the primary finance business partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement leadership.
• Develop financial strategies that support operational excellence, productivity improvements, and long-term business objectives.
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding manufacturing performance and profitability.
• Establish and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures across manufacturing operations.

• Lead annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes for manufacturing operations.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, material usage, scrap, yield, and operational KPIs.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions, capacity planning, and investment analysis.
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting operational and financial performance.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

• Oversee all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of product costing methodologies and inventory accounting processes.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and partner with operations teams to drive corrective actions.
• Lead inventory control initiatives focused on working capital optimization and inventory accuracy.
• Support new product introductions through financial analysis, costing, and profitability assessments.

• Partner with manufacturing leadership to monitor plant performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing productivity, throughput, labor utilization, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Support make-versus-buy analyses, sourcing decisions, and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Lead financial evaluation of capital expenditures, automation initiatives, facility expansions, and operational investments.
• Drive accountability through performance measurement and KPI reporting.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing finance professionals, including managers, analysts, and cost accountants.
• Establish performance objectives, development plans, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, retain, and develop top finance talent.
• Provide coaching and leadership support to ensure high levels of team performance and engagement.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, corporate policies, and audit requirements.
• Support external audits, internal audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong financial governance over inventory, fixed assets, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Partner with Accounting and Corporate Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements that enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.