Financial Manager (Operations Financial Planning & Analysis)

General Purpose

Leads finance activities in support of major business units, product lines, or operational functions. Partners with business leaders to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and deliver actionable insights.

Essential Functions

• Partner with business unit and operations leaders to understand objectives, evaluate performance, and drive actions that improve financial results
• Lead the development of financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans, ensuring alignment with business strategy
• Analyze manufacturing and/or product line performance, identifying trends and supporting data-driven decision-making
• Support strategic initiatives such as capital investments, cost optimization, insourcing/outsourcing, and process improvements
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for leadership, enabling informed business decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and other business partners to improve processes and deliver business outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and tools to enhance efficiency and insight generation
• Ensure financial data integrity and alignment with company policies while maintaining a focus on enabling the business

Additional Essential Functions

• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives aligned to business priorities
• Influence and support change management efforts across the organization
• Mentor and provide professional development for team members
• Contribute to enterprise-wide finance initiatives and best practices

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred. 6+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, operations finance, or business-facing finance roles. 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring finance professionals.
• Skills and Abilities: Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance. Proven ability to influence decisions and partner effectively with leaders at all levels. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Strong communication skills, with experience presenting financial concepts to non-financial audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency. Proficiency with financial systems, data tools, and standard business software.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.