Senior Finance Manager

Pay Range: $70 to $80/hr.

Description: 100% onsite
Shift: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
Must Have: Knowledge in HFM/OneStream
Managerial experience is a plus but not required
Position required to cover for a LOA

The Sr. Manager, Operations Finance is a strategic finance leader responsible for partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to drive financial performance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across manufacturing sites. This role leads all aspects of cost accounting, forecasting, and financial planning for operations, while ensuring accurate inventory valuation, strong internal controls, and insightful decision support.

The position plays a critical role in shaping operational strategy through financial modeling, capital prioritization, and productivity initiatives, while enhancing systems, processes, and reporting capabilities to support scalable growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations Finance & Business Partnership
Serve as the primary finance partner to Operations leadership, providing strategic insights to improve productivity, absorption, and cost efficiency
Lead the development of operational forecasts, including Operating Expenses and Other Cost of Sales (OCOS), with submission into HFM/OneStream
Drive performance management through KPI development, including absorption, throughput, and Cost of Quality (PDBL)

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis
Oversee the development, maintenance, and governance of standard costs within ERP systems (D365/AX) across all product lines
Build annual standard costs in AX in partnership with Operations and Finance leadership, ensuring alignment and formal approval
Develop and maintain robust margin models to assess product profitability and support long-term growth strategy
Analyze manufacturing variances (price, volume, mix, labor, and overhead) and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
Prepare actual vs. plan (budget/forecast) analysis and communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities

Capital Planning & Investment Analysis
Calculate and validate NPVs, IRRs, and payback periods for capital and operational improvement projects
Partner with Operations to develop business cases and prioritize capital investments based on financial return, risk, and strategic alignment
Organize and maintain a prioritized pipeline of capital projects based on importance, feasibility, and ROI

Inventory, Controls & Compliance
Ensure accurate inventory valuation in compliance with GAAP and company policies
Lead monthly cost account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Oversee Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserve analysis and inventory risk management
Maintain and strengthen a SOX-compliant control environment over inventory, costing, and reporting processes

Productivity & Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement Bowler frameworks and productivity initiatives to improve operational efficiency
Drive improvements in activity/absorption and reduce PDBL / Cost of Quality
Identify cost savings opportunities and partner cross-functionally to execute value creation initiatives (e.g., VAVE, lean)

Close, Reporting & Systems
Lead month-end close activities related to operations finance, including journal entries and variance analysis
Communicate financial results, trends, and risks to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner
Enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into operational and financial performance
Support ERP and financial system implementations (D365, OneStream), ensuring data integrity and process optimization

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany
Oversee transfer pricing methodologies, including standard cost builds and intercompany pricing structures
Ensure compliance with global transfer pricing policies and documentation
Partner with global finance teams on intercompany transactions and eliminations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
812+ years of progressive experience in operations finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance
Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong expertise in ERP systems (D365/AX, SAP, Oracle) and financial systems (Hyperion, OneStream)
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; expert-level Excel capabilities
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, standard costing, and inventory management
Experience in capital planning, NPV modeling, and operational productivity initiatives