Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
7+ years in FP&A, Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Supply Chain Finance.
Strong knowledge of inventory, working capital, forecasting and manufacturing analytics.
Advanced Excel and ERP experience; SAP preferred.
Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau or similar analytics tools preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead operational forecasting for various production metrics.
Partner with Operations leadership to identify financial risks and opportunities.
Analyze and drive improvements in inventory management.
Monitor aging inventories and manage obsolescence exposure.
Establish and maintain reporting and forecasting processes for WIP.
Track project costs and margins alongside operational outcomes.
Develop manufacturing KPI dashboards and performance analytics.
Benefits
15 days of paid time off plus 12 company-paid holidays.
401k plan with a generous 6% match.
Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Motivating wellness program and employee assistance services.
Paid paternal leave to support family needs.
Gym reimbursement to promote health and well-being.
Subsidized meals at the onsite cafeteria.
Full Job Description
About the role
The Operations FP&A Manager serves as the primary finance business partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Project Management teams. This role provides financial leadership and analytical support to drive operational performance, improve forecasting accuracy, optimize inventory and working capital, and enhance profitability. The position focuses on inventory management, raw materials oversight, WIP reporting, operational forecasting, manufacturing KPI reporting, project financial tracking, and decision support. Primary Responsibilities
Lead operational forecasting for production volumes, labor, material consumption, manufacturing costs, inventory and working capital.
Partner with Operations leadership to identify financial risks and opportunities.
Analyze raw material, WIP and finished goods inventories and drive inventory turn improvements.
Monitor inventory aging, excess inventory and obsolescence exposure.
Establish and maintain robust WIP reporting and forecasting processes.
Track project costs, margins, labor utilization and forecasted outcomes.
Develop and maintain manufacturing KPI dashboards and performance analytics.
Perform variance analysis, root-cause analysis and profitability assessments.
Support capital investment evaluations and operational improvement initiatives.
Serve as a trusted business partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project leaders.
Key Manufacturing KPIs
Production Volumes
Capacity Utilization
Labor Efficiency
Scrap and Rework Costs
Yield Performance
Gross Margin
Material Cost Variances
Inventory Turns
WIP Aging
Working Capital
Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
7+ years in FP&A, Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Supply Chain Finance.
Strong knowledge of inventory, working capital, forecasting and manufacturing analytics.
Advanced Excel and ERP experience; SAP preferred.
Power BI, Tableau or similar analytics tools preferred.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Operationally focused FP&A professional.
Strong business partnering and communication skills.
Comfortable working with plant managers, supply chain leaders and project managers.
Able to translate operational performance into actionable financial insights.
What we offer you
15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
401k plan with a 6% match
Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
Motivating wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid paternal leave
Gym re-imbursement
New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)
About Sulzer
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. Sulzer provides a wide range of products and services to customers in the oil and gas, power, and water industries. The company's products include pumps, mixers, and agitators, as well as separation and filtration equipment. Sulzer also provides maintenance and repair services for its products. In addition, the company offers a variety of engineering services, including process optimization and plant design. Sulzer operates in more than 40 countries and has a workforce of over 15,000 employees.
