Finance Manager – Manufacturing

Zytek Medsearch•Springfield, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Finance Manager to provide financial leadership for a Central Illinois manufacturing operation. This role partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain to drive profitability, cost efficiency, continuous improvement, and operational performance. Lead site financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and profit planning. Analyze financial and operational performance, including sales, production mix, variances, COGS, fixed/variable costs, and KPIs. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on productivity, cost reduction, quality, inventory, working capital, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead financial analysis for CAPEX, new projects, and operational investments. Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, physical inventory, cycle counts, and cost absorption. Support SIOP, MRP, production planning, and facility/product improvement initiatives. Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business decisions. Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Ensure accurate financial and operational data within ERP systems. Partner with corporate Finance, Controllership, Shared Services, Payroll, and FP&A teams. Lead, develop, and mentor finance team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressive finance/cost accounting experience
2+ years of direct people leadership/management
Manufacturing, distribution, or similar operational experience required
Strong cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting skills
Experience with ERP systems
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial leaders
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Large plant with > 200 experience highly desirable
SAP, Oracle, AS400, MAPICS, Vista, ENCORE, and Power BI preferred

Responsibilities

Lead site financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and profit planning.
Analyze financial and operational performance, including sales, production mix, variances, COGS, fixed/variable costs, and KPIs.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on productivity, cost reduction, quality, inventory, working capital, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead financial analysis for CAPEX, new projects, and operational investments.
Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, physical inventory, cycle counts, and cost absorption.
Support SIOP, MRP, production planning, and facility/product improvement initiatives.
Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business decisions.
Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure accurate financial and operational data within ERP systems.
Partner with corporate Finance, Controllership, Shared Services, Payroll, and FP&A teams.
Lead, develop, and mentor finance team members.