Finance Manager, Cost Optimization

Kelvion Holding GmbH

• $90K — $120K *
Catoosa, OK 74015In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA required
  • 6-10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or plant environment
  • Experience in cost accounting and FP&A required
  • Prior experience supporting cost reduction or operational performance initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Partner with plant functional leaders to provide financial insights
  • Prepare and analyze monthly department-level P&Ls
  • Support development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
  • Identify and evaluate cost reduction initiatives across the plant
  • Develop and monitor KPIs related to cost efficiency and operational effectiveness
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
  • Assist in capital investment analysis and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Support internal and external audit activities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives
  • Prepare and present financial results and insights to leadership
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Business Partnering
  • Partner with plant functional leaders to provide financial insights and support operational decision-making.
  • Translate financial results into actionable recommendations to improve cost performance and profitability.

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Prepare and analyze monthly department-level P&Ls (Budget, Actuals, Forecast).
  • Support development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
  • Perform variance analysis and identify key cost drivers.

• Cost Optimization
  • Identify, evaluate, and support execution of cost reduction initiatives across the plant.
  • Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs; recommend efficiency improvements.
  • Track and report savings initiatives and performance against targets.

• Performance Management
  • Develop and monitor KPIs related to cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
  • Support management reporting with clear and concise financial insights.

• Controls and Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
  • Support internal and external audit activities.

• Capital and Operations Support
  • Assist in capital investment analysis (ROI, payback, business case development).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives.

• Reporting
  • Prepare and present financial results and insights to plant leadership and finance management.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Knowledge
  • Strong foundation in FP&A, cost accounting, and manufacturing finance
  • Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and reporting tools

Skills
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into clear business insights
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Abilities
  • Ability to operate in both a hands-on and analytical capacity
  • Strong business acumen with operational orientation
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to support cost optimization and process improvements
  • Detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and controls

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)
• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA required

• Experience
  • 6-10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or plant environment
  • Experience in cost accounting and FP&A required
  • Prior experience supporting cost reduction or operational performance initiatives
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in an operational setting
* Ladders Estimates

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