Operations, Finance Manager

Overview

This role serves as a key business partner to the BU Senior Leadership Team and Plant Leadership, providing tactical and strategic insights to drive cost efficiency, optimize capital investments, and align financial goals with operational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the Operations team and Finance organization through enriched business partnering relationships, metric tracking, and reporting of key performance indicators and targets.
• Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to identify and track cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide actionable financial insights and data to support strategic business decisions.
• Monitor and report on key cost drivers: labor, materials, overhead, and logistics.
• Participate in operations planning and financial forecasting/budgeting.
• Support capital investment decisions and evaluate ROI on major projects.
• Own monthly analyses related to direct/indirect cost, material usage variances, labor, and production mix; analyze production data and operational metrics to support efficiency and financial health.
• Support digital transformation by expanding use of tools such as Power BI, OneStream, Hyperion, and SAP.
• Collaborate with IT to improve data integrity.

Requirements

• BA/BS required, with emphasis in finance or accounting; at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills; ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and take quick action.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams; demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities.
• In-depth understanding of income statement analysis.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel); SAP, and HFM/Essbase.
• High initiative/self-starter; ability to manage tight timelines and deadlines.
• Interest in utilizing AI tools (e.g., Co-Pilot, Claude) to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated compensation range: $105,000–$120,000 + bonus + benefits.

• The range shown reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.
• Within the range, pay is determined based on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program

Location

US locations (salary range applies across all US locations).