Finance Manager, Fabrication

Our Opportunity

GPJ is hiring a Finance Manager to support our Fabrication team.

This role is hybrid, requiring you to report on-site to our Nashville office location a minimum of 2 days per week.

Your Role

You are a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager that will support the financial operations of our fabrication and graphics operations. Reporting to the US VP, Finance, you will be a key partner to the operations team, providing financial insights, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and drive operational efficiency within the fabrication and graphics production operations and facilities.

This role requires a strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and manufacturing finance.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production costs, labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to the operations team, highlighting trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential risks.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as needed to support business decisions.
  
  

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the manufacturing/fabrication business, working closely with operations management to develop realistic and achievable targets.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, incorporating changes in production schedules, material costs, and other relevant factors.
• Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to management, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions.
  
  

Cost Accounting and Inventory Management:

• Maintain and improve the cost accounting system, ensuring accurate tracking of direct labor, direct materials, and manufacturing overhead.
• Analyze production costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenses and improve profitability.
• Oversee the inventory management process, including valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation, ensuring accurate inventory records and minimizing obsolescence.
• Develop and monitor standard costs for manufactured goods.
  
  

Capital Expenditure Analysis:

• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals for new equipment or facility improvements, providing financial justification and return on investment analysis.
• Track capital project spending and ensure adherence to budget.
  
  

Business Partnering:

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the operations management team, providing financial guidance and support for strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, sales, and project management, to ensure financial alignment and efficiency.
• Develop a strong understanding of the manufacturing and fabrication processes to provide relevant and impactful financial insights.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA, CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong focus on manufacturing or cost accounting.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and cost accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory management and valuation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the experiential marketing or construction industries is a plus.
  
  

Who We Are

GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways. We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies.

You read that “employee-owned” part, right? You heard us correctly. You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest. We thought you would want to know that. In fact, there is a lot more you would want to know about us, like our FTO policy (no more “accruing” time off), our employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period), our “no employee contribution” healthcare option. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity first and we can fill you in on our perks & benefits later.

GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.