Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Lead and develop finance and accounting teams while promoting accountability and continuous improvement
• Support enterprise risk management, internal controls, and governance initiatives
• Prepare reporting materials and support parent-company and board-level financial reviews
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Manage general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, inventory accounting, fixed assets, leases, and revenue recognition
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards
• Cook up audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Drive automation and optimization of reporting and ERP systems
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning
• Deliver variance analysis, KPI reporting, and executive dashboards
• Partner with sales leadership on forecasting, pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and incentive modeling
• Support financial evaluation of new products, investments, distributor agreements, and M&A activity
• Drive margin improvement and AI-enabled commercial analytics initiatives
• Partner with operations, supply chain, HR, R&D, and IT teams on strategic initiatives
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory performance, and working capital optimization
• Support operational efficiency and ROI-focused investment analysis
• Contribute to ERP, planning, and business intelligence system enhancements

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or related field
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or CGMA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Strong background in commercial finance, FP&A, and accounting operations
• Experience partnering with sales and operations teams to drive revenue and margin growth
• Proven leadership experience within complex, global business environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and strategic decision-making skills