Manager Operations Finance

The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations of our Pennsylvania locations. This role is responsible for driving the development and execution of financial strategies to ensure optimal operational and financial performance during and beyond the plant's growth phase. The position requires leadership in FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, cost and inventory control, capital expenditure tracking, and financial reporting. As a key member of the plant management team, the Finance Manager will partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver financial insights, support the plant ramp-up from a financial perspective, promote operational excellence, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the preparation of the annual financial plan, including standard labor and overhead rates, departmental budgets, and capital expenditure forecasts.
• Develop and manage monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, providing actionable insights to leadership teams.
• Analyze and report financial KPIs, including variance analysis of actuals versus budget/forecast.
• Develop financial models to support production ramp-up scenarios, including cost projections and working capital planning.

Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management

• Serve as the finance partner on CAPEX business case assessments, providing financial analysis and recommendations for investment decisions.
• Track and monitor all capital expenditures—including equipment, facility buildout, production line expansions, and IT/ERP systems—ensuring alignment with approved budgets.
• Participate in the CAPEX approval and review flow, ensuring financial governance and proper documentation throughout the process.
• Provide periodic reporting on CAPEX status, variances, and forecasted spend to leadership.

Manufacturing Cost Accounting

• Maintain and review standard costing models, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production costs to ensure accurate product costing.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts, including oversight of physical inventory processes and reserve reconciliations.
• Conduct profitability analysis, focusing on improving gross margins and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Financial Reporting

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Generate and distribute management reports on operational variances, cost performance, and cash flow metrics.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement and maintain SOX compliance and internal controls across all financial processes at the plant, applying existing Vertiv frameworks and procedures.
• Support external and internal audit processes, acting as the main point of contact for auditors at the site level.
• Ensure financial policies, procedures, and systems are properly deployed and operating effectively within the plant

Leadership & Collaboration

• Implement and maintain SOX compliance and internal controls across all financial processes at the plant, applying existing Vertiv frameworks and procedures.
• Support external and internal audit processes, acting as the main point of contact for auditors at the site level.
• Ensure financial policies, procedures, and systems are properly deployed and operating effectively within the plant

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Leverage technology to modernize financial systems, increasing transparency and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8 years of progressive finance experience in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, FP&A, and inventory management.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (SAP, Oracle HFM, etc.) and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Very proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Confidence in challenging the status quo; always on the hunt for continuous improvement opportunities.
• The ability to go fast; the desire to help others go faster.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.