Program Finance Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Own program P&L visibility from first part introduction through steady-state production.
• Maintain standard costs (materials, labor, overhead).
• Analyze PPV, usage, mix, labor efficiency/productivity, scrap, and absorption variances with root-cause and action plans.
• Partner with operations to model throughput scenarios, capacity constraints, and ramp curves; quantify financial impact.
• Lead monthly forecast cycle for the program (volume, material, labor, overhead, launch spend).
• Build driver-based models and scenario analyses.
• Develop product-level margin analytics and cost improvement recommendations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy (WIP, FG) and support valuation and Non-Conforming/E&O reserves.
• Track tooling, launch costs, and capital investments.
• Support supplier cost changes and freight analysis.
• Create financial SOPs for variance reviews and month-end processes.
• Create Excel-based dashboards for production, scrap, labor, and cost data.
• Participate in daily/weekly tier meetings; drive clear corrective actions tied to financial outcomes.
• Convert complex financials into clear narratives for operators and leadership.
• Validate ERP transaction flows and resolve discrepancies.
• Own program-related journal entries, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Support internal/external audits and maintain strong control documentation.

Job Qualifications

• 6–10+ years in Finance/Accounting with manufacturing or operations finance focus.
• Strong cost accounting skills (standard costing, BOM/routings, variance analysis, inventory valuation).
• Advanced Excel skills (modeling, pivots, data analysis).
• ERP experience; understands transaction flows to financials.
• Excellent cross-functional communication; comfortable on the floor and in leadership meetings.
• Ability to build processes in an evolving environment.