Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA, CPA, CMA desirable.
Previous experience in standard costing practices within a manufacturing environment is essential.
Demonstrated ability to analyze past results and perform variance analysis to guide senior management decisions.
Experience in providing decision support for growth initiatives and strategic planning in global manufacturing.
Proficiency with ERP systems; SAP experience is critical.
Strong financial analysis skills with a solid grounding in both manual and automated accounting systems.
Responsibilities
Review and maintain cost standards, ensuring consistent methodology and transparency in cost changes.
Oversee and manage the manufacturing budgets and forecasts to align with organizational objectives.
Collaborate with operations teams to identify and drive financial opportunities supporting their business targets.
Analyze manufacturing costs, preparing reports that compare standard costs against actual production costs and examine variances.
Supervise global reporting and forecasting of Indirect Cost of Sales across all manufacturing locations.
Engage in high-visibility tasks that offer a clear pathway to career advancement towards a Senior Finance Manager role.
Benefits
Opportunities for career advancement and promotions within the finance team.
Visibility in the organization, allowing for networking and professional growth.
A dynamic work environment that supports collaboration with various operational teams.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Review cost standards, including maintaining periodic cost rolls and annual updates. Ensure the use of consistent methodology and provide key factors driving change.
Oversee the annual manufacturing budgets and forecasts for short- and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements for manufacturing and engineering operating teams.
Work closely with operations team to help deliver their business objectives by driving the high leverage financial opportunities.
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs; review manufacturing variances and manufacturing absorption analysis reports.
Oversee global reporting, planning, and forecasting of Indirect Cost of Sales for all manufacturing locations.
This role will be highly visible in nature and entails a career path with additional promotional opportunities, specifically as a Senior Finance Manager.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study required. MBA, CPA, CMA desirable.
Prior experience with Standard Costing practices within manufacturing environment required.
Experience analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements to senior management.
Experience ideally gained through providing decision support for growth initiatives and strategic planning within a global manufacture operation.
Experience with ERP system required; SAP critical
Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities, and demonstrated ability to manage micro computer operations and applications.
