What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Finance Manager position at The Edge Group?
Plant Finance Manager
Houston, TX
We are hiring a Plant Finance Manager for our growing global nutraceutical client. This new role will be responsible for financial steering and performance insight for the company’s manufacturing and operational plant in Houston. Acting as the financial counterpart to the Plant Manager and operational leadership, this position is designed for a candidate who excels in analyzing data, understanding day‑to‑day plant operations, and delivering actionable insights.
As a trusted partner to the VP of Strategic Finance and leadership team at headquarters in Europe, you will take ownership of key financial processes and coordinate across the Group on business plans, KPI tracking, capital allocation, and cost initiatives to ensure the company is well‑positioned for growth and success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performance Monitoring
- Monitor production and plant performance metrics, providing regular updates to plant leadership. Track progress toward operational improvement initiatives and highlight financial impact.
Cost Structure Analysis
- Develop and apply fixed and variable cost decomposition, unit cost models, and margin bridge analyses. Clearly explain performance drivers related to volume, mix, price, and cost.
Presentation Preparation
- Create clear, professional reports and presentations for the leadership team, board of directors, and investment committee.
Actionable Insights
- Deliver strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive company growth.
Forecasting & Financial Modelling
- Lead forecasting and budgeting processes and track performance against targets. Develop financial models to support business scenarios and long‑term planning.
Capex Forecasting & Tracking
- Develop detailed capital expenditure forecasts and ensure alignment with investment plans. Reconcile actual spend versus forecast, analyze deviations, and support proactive financial control.
Cash Flow Forecasting
- Prepare and maintain plant‑level cash flow forecasts with a focus on investment‑related cash outflows. Reconcile actual cash movements against budget.
Business Case Development
- Develop and deliver robust business cases for new initiatives, investments, and cost‑saving opportunities.
Data Analysis & Tools
- Work with large data sets using Excel, Power BI, AI, and other relevant tools to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
Project Management
- Lead financial projects from start to finish, delivering high‑quality results on time, even under tight deadlines.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in plant/manufacturing FP&A.
- Plant Exposure: Proven ability to work directly with Plant Managers and support day‑to‑day plant operations.
- Skilled Financial Analyst: Strong ability to analyze costs, track financial metrics, and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
- Effective Communicator: Able to present financial data clearly and concisely to different audiences, including senior leadership.
- Self‑Starter: Proactive and capable of driving analysis and projects with no guidance.
- Technically Proficient: Advanced skills in Excel and proficiency in Power BI and other MS PowerTools for data analysis and visualization.
- Organized & Reliable: Skilled at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines while maintaining high‑quality work.
- Onsite Requirement: Must be able to work onsite full‑time in Houston.