Operations Finance Manager

Operations Finance Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required
• MBA, CPA, CMA desirable
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience ideally gained through providing decision support for growth initiatives, strategic planning, and capital investments within a global manufacturing operation
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements to senior management
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in managing or supporting product costing activities within a global manufacturing operation
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills, with a high proficiency in financial modeling techniques
• Strong time management skills are necessary with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
• Microsoft Office experience preferred, including advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems and demonstrated ability to manage systems applications
• Experience with SAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall financial management and coordination of operational results, assessing business trends, providing strategic support, addressing root causes of operation issues
• Oversee reporting of manufacturing key performance indicators, including metric board report-outs
• Create and provide monthly presentations to management on manufacturing results
• Model capital investments used in our plants and labs for costs and savings. Track and report on results
• Prepare monthly reports, monthly forecasts, budget and annual operating plan and cycle counting and strategic planning
• Oversee annual manufacturing budgets and forecasts for short- and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements for manufacturing and engineering operating teams
• Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the plant, sales, and regional management in accordance with required format and time requirements
• Manage the annual standard cost revaluation process. Perform audits to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly
• Drive annual savings by leading cost reduction team to maximize performance between plants and distribution centers
• Responsible for ensuring that the organization is focused on improving pricing and costing strategies, technology advancements, and improving the customer experience
• Oversee reporting, planning and forecasting of Indirect Cost of Sales
• Oversee reporting, planning and financial analysis of Inventory & DSI
• Assures proper accounting, internal controls and account accuracy for all inventories within area of responsibility, working closely with the team to determine required entries and/or accruals
• Assist with monitoring of cycle counting activities and administration of required physical inventories. Assists with administration of periodic review of inventory for obsolescence, including identification of candidates, cross-functional review and disposition
• Provide direction, leadership and supervision to the team in the performance of duties, establishing work priorities, cross training, building capabilities, and in achieving management objectives
• Assume other special activities and responsibilities as required

Preferred Qualifications

• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency
• Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
• Well-organized
• Participative work style – advocate team concept
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; be comfortable interacting with executive-level management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, ability to multi-task
• Detailed oriented, self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills