MGR I FINANCE- MFG & OPERATIONS

Job Overview

The Manager of Finance for Manufacturing & Operations is responsible for overseeing financial operations within a manufacturing or supply chain environment. This role bridges financial management with operational strategy, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and data-driven decision-making to support business growth and efficiency.

                                                                                                                              ***This position is 100% on-site at the Grayslake, IL facility***

Job Requirements

• Prepare and analyze weekly, and monthly reporting in various areas of concentration for plant operations, such as: Manufacturing Variances, PPV (Purchase Price Variance), Inventory Adjustments, Freight, etc.
• Prepare monthly Operations Forecast and Variances and participate in the Business and Strategic forecasts
• Work closely with Operations Management
• ERP System Knowledge and Experience working in a rapidly growing manufacturing environment
• Support local teams to participate in annual physicals, WIP counts, and implement cycle counting program
• Ensure compliance with all internal control procedures and assist with audits
• Understand the manufacturing processes with hands on experience to be able to support the Operations team and help identify improvements, efficiencies, and audit risks
• Understand key cost streams and identify and drive cost saving opportunities (TEBIT)
• Assist in the month end close process, including the preparation of journal entries and analysis of results
• Develop detailed cost center spending forecasts and budgets
• Manage the Annual Standard Costing process
• Partner with Plant Operations Team on strategic initiatives; provide decision support activities on key business cases and projects
• Provide direct support to the management and work closely with Plant Operations in both the Grayslake, IL Plant and the Fairmont, NC Plant
• Identification of savings opportunities and focus on continuous improvement a must
• Prepare the monthly capital forecast, capitalize, audit, and tag assets

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7 plus years of manufacturing environment experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Analysis and problem-solving skills, strong excel knowledge and demonstrated data analytics.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to develop strong relationships with business partners.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Advanced Skills in Excel
• Dynamics 365 Business Central

Competencies