Finance Controller - Manufacturing Business Partner

Sherpa • Charlotte, NC

38d • $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Finance Controller who will provide financial support to our client's product line leaders and serve as a proactive business partner by advising and making recommendations that drive strategic and financial performance. A strong understanding of financial statements, cost accounting, and financial modeling is essential. The role is an active member of a cross-functional business team focused on decision-making and strategy execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related technical discipline
• 5-7 years of progressive finance and leadership experience; FP&A or operations finance experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective business partnerships with key stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and developing implementation procedures
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence business leaders and facilitate decision-making
• Ability to provide creative financial solutions and challenge assumptions constructively

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA designation
• Strong understanding of business operations, markets, and strategic planning
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI)
• Ability to thrive in both matrixed and independent work environments
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• Global mindset and sensitivity to diverse perspectives

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders by collaborating with operations and commercial teams to develop a deep understanding of business strategy, goals, and performance drivers.
• Own the full profit and loss (P&L) management for assigned product lines, including consolidating commercial and manufacturing forecasts into comprehensive P&L statements and ensuring adequate capacity for both short- and long-term plans.
• Analyze profitability by product, region, and customer, identifying trends and highlighting areas where performance does not meet expectations.
• Design and implement financial and analytical processes-such as forecasting, budgeting, and reporting-that enhance accuracy, cycle time, and decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally to create consistent, timely, and meaningful financial reports within existing system capabilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely analysis and reporting of forecasts and results to business and division leadership. Monitor variances and provide insights and recommendations to address discrepancies.
• Lead process improvement and reporting initiatives, and manage the overall budgeting process with a strong understanding of financial statements and systems.
• Support strategic initiatives such as capacity planning, business restructuring, and expansion programs.
• Participate in cross-functional planning teams to develop performance scorecards and support short- and long-term business planning cycles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees