Finance Manager - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking a Finance Manager to drive operational and financial excellence across manufacturing and end-to-end supply chain activities. Based onsite at the company’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, this role partners with operational executives and leaders to optimize cost structures, improve financial performance, and support business growth. The Finance Manager provides strategic financial guidance, leads planning and forecasting, develops operational analysis and investment models, and improves finance processes using Infor LN ERP and Adaptive Planning. The role also includes developing AI-enabled analytics frameworks to strengthen operational intelligence and predictive capabilities.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (12+ years total work experience).
Strong experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance.
Demonstrated success driving cost optimization and supporting accelerated enterprise growth.
Exceptional analytical and strategic-thinking skills, and strong cross-functional partnership skills.
Experience with Infor LN ERP is strongly preferred; experience with Adaptive Planning is preferred.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA certification.
Experience developing or applying AI-enabled tools to automate reporting, improve analytics, or enhance operational decision-making.
Experience leading digital transformation initiatives across finance, operations, and supply chain.
Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing, throughput optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Advise manufacturing, supply chain, and operations leadership on cost management, production planning, and strategic investment decisions.
Lead financial planning and forecasting cycles for manufacturing and supply chain, ensuring accuracy and alignment with enterprise objectives.
Prepare analysis of cost variance, absorption, production efficiency, working capital, and supply-chain performance indicators.
Develop AI-enabled analytics frameworks to improve operational intelligence and predictive capabilities.
Lead cost-optimization initiatives to improve unit economics, operating leverage, and enterprise scalability.
Develop ROI models, payback assessments, and risk-adjusted analyses for capital investments.
Partner with plant managers, supply chain leaders, procurement, and engineering to improve operational execution and financial outcomes.
Optimize financial processes using Infor LN ERP and Adaptive Planning to strengthen forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.

Benefits

Company stock as part of total compensation.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation and sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Paid parental leave.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Subsidized EV charging.
Onsite fitness centers where available.
Discounted gym memberships.
Complimentary snacks and beverages.
50% employee discount on the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts.