Finance Operations Manager

Company & Culture: 

At GT’s Living Foods, we’re more than just a company – we’re a community passionate about creating a healthier, happier world. Over the last 30 years we’ve built a culture of inclusivity and authenticity, where our shared values create an environment that inspires you to do your best while achieving meaningful results. Our mission to transform health and happiness through potent, living foods has established us as the #1 Kombucha brand and a leader in the Health & Wellness space.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience in CPG, food, or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory controls.

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong business partnering and communication skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into operational insights.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities.
• Comfortable working in plant environments and cross-functional settings.

Job Description:

The Operations Finance Manager partners with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and R&D to drive financial performance across production operations. This role is responsible for cost accounting, manufacturing financial planning & analysis (FP&A), margin optimization, and performance management. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with hands-on operational insight in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, in-year forecasting, and financial reporting for manufacturing sites.
• Analyze production costs, labor efficiency, yield, waste, and manufacturing overhead.
• Utilize volume-rate-mix (VRM) analytics to drive organizational understanding of profitability implications of product mix and cost variances.
• Partner with plant leadership and Continuous Improvement teams to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities.
• Work closely with VP, Operations Finance to build out and maintain standardized monthly reporting dashboards breaking down the elements of Plant Controllable Cost.

Cost Accounting Leadership

• Oversee standard cost development, BOM accuracy, and variance analysis (raw materials, packaging, labor, overhead).
• Ensure accurate month-end close for manufacturing operations including detailed review of system-generated and manual journal entries.
• Partner with Cost Accountant and R&D to build costing for new product launches and reformulations.

Operational Performance & KPI Management

• Track and report KPIs from a financial lens including Direct Labor Cost per Case by facility and department.
• Partner with VP, Operations Finance and IT department to build robust yield reporting with fidelity to the general ledger.
• Support pricing decisions through cost-to-serve and margin analysis.
• Provide financial guidance on capacity planning and production scheduling decisions as needed.
• Evaluate capital expenditure (CapEx) proposals and ROI analysis.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as finance business partner to Operations and Supply Chain leadership. 
• Build strong relationships across departments and facilities to align financial and operational goals.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to drive financial discipline in continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks):

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line (available for pickup at headquarters only)
• Corporate Discounts with our partners through LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, childcare, and more!)

Job Details:

• Work Hours: Full Time (Vernon, CA) - Monday through Friday, business hours
• Work Attire: Use good judgment, keeping in mind the nature of their work, their safety and the safety of others.
• Pay Range: $130,000 to $160,000, bonus eligible

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.