Finance Manager

Uzin Utz North America•Waco, TX

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager serves as a key business partner supporting financial performance across a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cost accounting, and performance reporting to drive data-informed decision-making and operational efficiency. Acting as a strategic liaison between Finance, Operations, Sales, and Product Development, this position delivers actionable insights through detailed financial modeling, variance analysis, and KPI development. The Finance Manager plays a critical role in improving margin performance, enhancing cost visibility, and supporting scalable growth. This position requires a hands-on, analytical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
6+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
Proven experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and performance analysis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, large datasets, pivot tables)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC or S/4HANA preferred)
Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
Strong business acumen with experience partnering cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau or similar)
Exposure to product costing, profitability analysis, and operational finance

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts across business units
Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making
Analyze financial performance, with emphasis on sales, margin, and product-level profitability
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
Partner with cross-functional leaders to align financial outcomes with business objectives
Develop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual cost rollups
Partner with Operations to analyze manufacturing costs (labor, materials, overhead)
Support new product development initiatives through cost modeling and margin analysis
Collaborate with SAP/IT teams to ensure accuracy of cost structures, BOMs, and routings
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods)
Identify key performance drivers and communicate findings to senior leadership
Develop and monitor KPIs and operational metrics aligned to financial targets
Enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and accountability
Serve as a finance business partner to Operations, Sales, and Product Development teams
Prepare and present monthly financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and scenario modeling
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities in partnership with BI and IT teams
Support audits, compliance, and internal controls as needed
Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives