Finance Operations Manager

Soni has partnered with a large manufacturing client looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. This position is responsible for overseeing the financial management, reporting, and analysis across multiple manufacturing entities within the organization. This role ensures the accuracy of consolidated financial statements, drives process improvements, supports strategic decision-making, and maintains compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and multi-entity operations, with the ability to balance hands-on financial work and strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts and ensure proper elimination entries during consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
  
  
  

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across multiple entities, consolidating and analyzing results for management review.
• Develop rolling forecasts and cash flow projections, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Partner with operations and plant managers to analyze production costs, inventory levels, and margin performance.
  
  
  

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Manage cost accounting processes, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics (labor efficiency, material usage, yield, and scrap).
• Support pricing strategies and cost reduction initiatives through detailed financial modeling and analysis.
  
  
  

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and accounting procedures across entities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and local reporting.
  
  
  

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales) to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor accounting and finance team members across multiple entities.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 7 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing financial operations for multiple entities or business units.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and ERP systems (NetSuite & Tableau preferred).
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-site or international manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, and integration of financial systems.