Finance Manager

This position is responsible for driving operational and financial results. This role will provide ongoing financial and cost support throughout the new product development process, requiring a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and building of item costs. In addition, the Manager will provide significant leadership for the monthly forecasting and annual planning processes. This also includes developing and reporting operational metrics to management. The Finance Manager will also deliver value by driving bottom-line results and leading holistic margin management.

Main aspects of the role include:
Works cross-functionally with a wide range of people to ensure the company has the financial and informational resources to support decision-making and accomplish its goals. This includes developing financial modeling and identifying/refining/challenging costs and assumptions for new products, promotions, and savings proposals.
Produce and present the quarterly customer profitability review. Look to improve the reporting to capture new business issues and significant customer unique nesses.
Responsible for Materials Performance Management as a business partner to Procurement. Lead and drive savings plans, including developing project validations (Forecast and Actuals), control processes, monthly efficiency, and performance reviews.
Contribute to the accuracy, transparency, and predictability for cost of goods sold and all related key performance indicators (KPIs) including material cost, production cost, distribution costs, overhead absorption, and business waste. Support financial planning of Supply Chain costs to drive continuous improvement of predictability and transparency.
Ownership of the forecasting and budgeting income statement, communicating with appropriate team members from across the company for updates and submissions.

You!
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, with a CMA preferred. This candidate will have 4+ years in relevant finance experience, with strong Cost Accounting acumen in a multi-plant manufacturing environment that includes experience developing item costing. In addition, this candidate should have experience in supply chain finance, logistics, industrial/manufacturing finance, or procurement. This individual will need to communicate financial acumen effectively with all levels within the organization. Experience with INFOR M3 is highly desired, as well as ERP conversions. 1-2 years in a leadership role is preferred. Lastly, this candidate would have a can-do attitude, commitment to quality, strong attention to detail, and enthusiasm for people, culture, company, and products.

Ownership of building standard costing rates and ensuring compliance with related audit requirements.