Work Location: Waco, TX (Hybrid)
Department: Finance
Reports To: VP, Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Requirements: 0-10%
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
The role is located at our Waco, TX facility but includes remote work flexibility!
Hybrid Work Schedule (Waco, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX, Temple, TX)
No relocation provided.
Position Overview
The Finance Manager serves as a key business partner supporting financial performance across a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cost accounting, and performance reporting to drive data-informed decision-making and operational efficiency.
Acting as a strategic liaison between Finance, Operations, Sales, and Product Development, this position delivers actionable insights through detailed financial modeling, variance analysis, and KPI development. The Finance Manager plays a critical role in improving margin performance, enhancing cost visibility, and supporting scalable growth. This position requires a hands-on, analytical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts across business units
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making
- Analyze financial performance, with emphasis on sales, margin, and product-level profitability
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to align financial outcomes with business objectives
Cost Accounting & Product Costing
- Develop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual cost rollups
- Partner with Operations to analyze manufacturing costs (labor, materials, overhead)
- Support new product development initiatives through cost modeling and margin analysis
- Collaborate with SAP/IT teams to ensure accuracy of cost structures, BOMs, and routings
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
Variance Analysis & Performance Management
- Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods)
- Identify key performance drivers and communicate findings to senior leadership
- Develop and monitor KPIs and operational metrics aligned to financial targets
- Enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and accountability
Business Partnership & Reporting
- Serve as a finance business partner to Operations, Sales, and Product Development teams
- Prepare and present monthly financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
- Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and scenario modeling
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities in partnership with BI and IT teams
- Support audits, compliance, and internal controls as needed
- Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
Education / Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 6+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Strong expertise in cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
- Proven experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and performance analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, large datasets, pivot tables)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC or S/4HANA preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Strong business acumen with experience partnering cross-functionally
- Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau or similar)
- Exposure to product costing, profitability analysis, and operational finance
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (generous employer contribution)
- Employer-paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental benefit options available
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays in 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
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