Finance Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Finance Manager to join our team. This individual will be a key partner to both Finance and Operations, focusing on costing and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in inventory costing, variance analysis, process improvement, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

This role is essential in building a strong function for product costing, variance analysis, and financial process improvements.

What You’ll Do

Financial Costing & Operations Analysis

• Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) and standards evaluation based on policies and production processes.
• Partner with Operations to manage BOMs and product scrap factors.
• Oversee month-end close processes to ensure inventory cost accuracy.
• Provide insights into purchase price variances and trends.
• Develop and manage daily soft close processes for visibility into operations and conversion costs.
• Analyze inventory losses and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with Operations to align financial and operational objectives.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual Operations expense budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop and manage raw material expense budgeting.
• Maintain and support ERP system data while expanding system capabilities.

Inventory Processes & Procedures

• Document internal controls, policies, and procedures for inventory.
• Monitor compliance with inventory policies and procedures.
• Build knowledge of Microsoft D365, MES, and CMMS frameworks.

Management & Leadership

• Develop and mentor Finance team members to foster professional growth.
• Create a positive and engaging team culture.
• Support annual team goals and track progress.

Ad-hoc Analysis

• Deliver reporting and analysis for inventory and cost of goods sold.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to provide insights for decision-making.

What Success Looks Like

• Become a subject matter expert in inventory/costing with deep understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Build strong working relationships across Finance, Operations, and Engineering.
• Provide proactive insights into monthly financial results.
• Manage inventory responsibilities independently and accurately.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in financial processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years of cost accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of inventory costing and manufacturing processes.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VBA/macros a plus).
• Power BI and Power Automate experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment: mix of remote, office, and occasional plant visits.
• Minimal travel required for physical inventory, planning, and relationship building.