Finance Manager – Contract Manufacturing (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close activities for contract manufacturing (CMO), including inventory accruals, reconciliations, cost updates and variance analysis.
• Drive simplicity and efficiency into monthly activities and transactions to reduce the time and effort required to accurately close the general ledgers.
• Prepare and present financial reports on CMO and site performance, including cost trends, inventory levels, and margin impacts.
• Analyze actual vs. forecasted results and provide insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor financial performance across both third-party and internal manufacturing.
• Support the development of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts related to operational variances, local spending (where applicable) and inventory fluctuations.
• Provide support to the global quality organization related to forecasting and expense management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or operations finance, preferably in a manufacturing and/or CMO environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes/flows as well as related cost structures, inventory accounting, and supply chain finance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global environment.