Nordson

Operations Finance Manager

Nordson$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel; solid knowledge of US GAAP
  • Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred
  • Understanding of standard cost accounting and internal control practices
  • CPA and/or CMA preferred; MBA a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans across manufacturing sites
  • Analyze budget vs. actual results to provide insights to leadership
  • Build and maintain financial models for capacity and margin improvement
  • Support strategic initiatives and operational improvement programs
  • Oversee standard cost setting and variance analysis
  • Ensure accurate product costing and inventory management
  • Partner with operations to enhance cost transparency and efficiency
  • Manage timely financial closes with compliant reporting
  • Maintain internal controls and support audits
  • Act as a finance business partner and develop finance teams

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
  • Exposure to strategic business initiatives
  • Potential for cross-functional responsibilities
  • Engagement in continuous improvement projects
Full Job Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longrange financial plans across multiple manufacturing sites
  • Analyze budget vs. actual results and deliver actionable insights to plant and corporate leadership
  • Build and maintain financial models for capacity, capital investments, and margin improvement
  • Support strategic initiatives, plant footprint decisions, and operational improvement programs
  • Oversee standard cost setting and variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead
  • Ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and management of obsolete inventory
  • Partner with operations to improve cost transparency and manufacturing efficiency
  • Manage accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes with compliant financial reporting
  • Maintain strong internal controls and support internal and external audits
  • Act as a finance business partner to operations and lead, develop, and align finance teams across locations

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Requires a bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance and 8 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and have solid knowledge of US GAAP.
  • Experience with ERP system required, SAP preferred.
  • Must understand standard cost accounting, internal control concepts and practices.
  • CPA and/or CMA is desired, MBA a plus.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and operational metrics
  • Strong business partnership and communication skills
  • Ability to translate financial data into operational insights
  • Handson, detailoriented with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Comfortable working crossfunctionally and influencing without authority

About Nordson

Nordson Corporation is a global manufacturer of systems that apply adhesives, sealants, and coatings to a variety of consumer and industrial products. The company's products are used in a range of industries, including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, and automotive. Nordson's systems are designed to improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase efficiency for its customers. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.
Learn more about Nordson
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$13.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$275.1 million
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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