Senior Manager - Finance Operations

AM General

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar field; MBA or certification (CFA, CPA) preferred
  • 15+ years in supply chain finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), corporate finance
  • 10+ years of direct management experience
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and forecasting
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), advanced financial reporting, and data analytics platforms

Responsibilities

  • Provide actionable financial insights through modeling and variance analysis
  • Partner with business unit managers for alignment on financial decisions
  • Maintain and optimize financial systems and reporting tools
  • Manage key reporting and analytics to improve financial health
  • Develop and report on financial KPIs and operational dashboards
  • Streamline cross-functional processes for consistency and efficiency
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives within finance operations

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to cross-functional project initiatives
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Chance to influence key financial decisions and organizational planning
  • Engagement in continuous process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide clear, actionable insights through financial modeling, reporting, and variance analysis to department leaders to support data-driven decision-making and planning
  • Partner with business unit managers to ensure day-to-day financial decisions align with organizational priorities and ROI targets
  • Maintain and optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and analytics platforms for maximum transparency and efficiency
  • Manage key business reporting and analytics across operations to identify areas for improved financial health and process efficiency
  • Develop, maintain, and report on key financial KPIs and dashboards that track operational performance against strategic goals
  • Evaluate and streamline cross-functional processes to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability across teams
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the finance operation using data, best practices, and team input
  • Contribute financial expertise to organizational planning, including departmental budgeting, capital projects, and workforce tracking
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable, measurable financial and operational plans for the team
  • Support decision-making across the department through data-driven insights and scenario analysis


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus
  • 15+ years of experience in supply chain finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and corporate finance
  • 10+ years of direct people management experience
  • Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in complex financial modeling, forecasting, and operational process improvement
  • Demonstrated ability to manage business processes and lead cross-functional project initiatives
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial managers
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), advanced financial reporting tools, and data analytics/BI platforms
  • Strong business acumen and tactical problem-solving abilities
  • Operational discipline with a focus on process optimization and execution
  • High level of financial literacy and analytical rigor
  • Proven capability in team leadership, talent development, and collaborative change management


PHYSICAL EFFORT

  • Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
  • Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
  • Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
  • Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
  • Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
  • Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
  • Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel required

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