Senior Finance Manager

JOB TITLE: Sr Finance Manager

JOB LOCATION: Torrance, CA (Onsite Position)

Contract Duration: 06 months

Shift: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Must Have:

Knowledge in HFM/OneStream

Managerial experience is a plus but not required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Operations leadership, providing strategic insights to improve productivity, absorption, and cost efficiency

• Lead the development of operational forecasts, including Operating Expenses and Other Cost of Sales (OCOS), with submission into HFM/OneStream

• Drive performance management through KPI development, including absorption, throughput, and Cost of Quality (PDBL)

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis:

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and governance of standard costs within ERP systems (D365/AX) across all product lines

• Build annual standard costs in AX in partnership with Operations and Finance leadership, ensuring alignment and formal approval

• Develop and maintain robust margin models to assess product profitability and support long-term growth strategy

• Analyze manufacturing variances (price, volume, mix, labor, and overhead) and provide actionable insights to senior leadership

• Prepare actual vs. plan (budget/forecast) analysis and communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities

Capital Planning & Investment Analysis:

• Calculate and validate NPVs, IRRs, and payback periods for capital and operational improvement projects

• Partner with Operations to develop business cases and prioritize capital investments based on financial return, risk, and strategic alignment

• Organize and maintain a prioritized pipeline of capital projects based on importance, feasibility, and ROI

Inventory, Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation in compliance with GAAP and company policies

• Lead monthly cost account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Oversee Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserve analysis and inventory risk management

• Maintain and strengthen a SOX-compliant control environment over inventory, costing, and reporting processes

Productivity & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and implement “Bowler” frameworks and productivity initiatives to improve operational efficiency

• Drive improvements in activity/absorption and reduce PDBL / Cost of Quality

• Identify cost savings opportunities and partner cross-functionally to execute value creation initiatives (e.g., VAVE, lean)

Close, Reporting & Systems:

• Lead month-end close activities related to operations finance, including journal entries and variance analysis

• Communicate financial results, trends, and risks to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner

• Enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into operational and financial performance

• Support ERP and financial system implementations (D365, OneStream), ensuring data integrity and process optimization

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany:

• Oversee transfer pricing methodologies, including standard cost builds and intercompany pricing structures

• Ensure compliance with global transfer pricing policies and documentation

• Partner with global finance teams on intercompany transactions and eliminations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in operations finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong expertise in ERP systems (D365/AX, SAP, Oracle) and financial systems (Hyperion, OneStream)

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; expert-level Excel capabilities

• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, standard costing, and inventory management

• Experience in capital planning, NPV modeling, and operational productivity initiatives