Overview
This role is a strategic finance position responsible for overseeing the financial performance of manufacturing operations, including internal factory costs, co-manufacturing activities, and transfer pricing. The position converts operational performance into actionable financial insights that inform business decisions and directly impact the P&L.
The role partners across Operations, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Brand Finance to deliver financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis connecting production performance and cost drivers to financial outcomes.
Location
Primarily remote. Candidates located on Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey & Conneticut) are strongly preferred to support in-person trainings, meetings, and other business needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly period-end close activities and management reporting for factory and Co-Manufacturing costs, including variance analysis, risks & opportunities, and cost-of-production forecasting.
- Own coordination of annual budget and dynamic COGS forecast, including fixed factory costs, depreciation, and product-related overheads; ensure clear, documented assumptions and controls.
- Develop SKU costings and profitability analyses to support pricing, sourcing, and strategic portfolio decisions.
- Ensure P&L financial integrity/accuracy and perform variance analysis to inform future forecasting (YTD performance/YTG forecasting).
- Partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvement projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- 7+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment, including P&L management and cost finance.
- Strong foundation in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
- Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions, data analysis, and financial modeling.
- Proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems and experience working with large, complex datasets.
- Proven ability to develop executive-level presentations and communicate financial insights to senior leadership.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to influence stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement.
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, financial controls, documentation, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $165,000.00 to $185,000.00 per year.
- Bonus eligibility: Yes.
- Performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, including a 401k with company match and healthcare coverage.
- Final compensation may vary based on factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location; it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range.
Additional Information
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.