Finance Manager – Manufacturing
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Finance Manager – Manufacturing
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Who:
An experienced manufacturing finance professional with strong cost accounting expertise and leadership capabilities.
What:
Serve as a strategic finance partner to manufacturing operations, leading cost management, financial reviews, and performance analysis.
Where:
Alpharetta, GA (onsite).
When:
Actively hiring to support operational growth and performance initiatives.
Why:
This role drives operational efficiency, cost optimization, and financial insight in a fast-paced, growth-focused manufacturing environment.
Salary:
Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
Job Summary / Description:
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Alpharetta, GA team as a key financial partner to Manufacturing leadership. This role oversees plant financial performance, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while supporting strategic growth initiatives including acquisitions and capital investments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical cost accounting skills with operational insight and the ability to turn financial data into actionable business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations Finance Leadership
Serve as finance lead for new operational initiatives, acquisitions, and organic growth projects.
Own plant conversion costs, including budgeting, forecasting, standard setting, and variance analysis.
Lead monthly operating and financial reviews with plant and operations leadership.
Cost Management & Analysis
Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing costs, operational variances, and standard costing.
Lead financial reviews of manufacturing KPIs, inventory, and ERP standards.
Manage cost allocation, cost control, and cost reduction strategies.
Analyze cost savings initiatives and track financial impact and ROI.
Provide financial analysis for capital investments, facilities, and equipment projects.
Support annual inventory audits and recommend process improvements.
Conduct ad hoc financial and business analysis as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years of manufacturing finance experience (plant cost accountant, controller, or plant finance manager).
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
CPA or CMA certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, inventory management, and product costing.
Advanced Excel modeling skills.
Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package.
Opportunity to partner directly with manufacturing leadership.
High-impact role supporting acquisitions and growth initiatives.
Career advancement potential within a growing organization.
Finance Manager role in Alpharetta, GA leading manufacturing cost accounting, plant financial reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance analysis.
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