Finance Operations Manager

GT'S Living Foods • Vernon, CA

2h • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees