Manager - Supply Chain Finance

FUCHS Group • Harvey, IL

13d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base. MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success: FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career. Role Overview The Manager, Supply Chain Finance serves as the primary financial business partner to the U.S. Supply Chain organization. This role is responsible for providing margin visibility, cost transparency, and analytics that support operational decision-making. The Manager owns critical costing processes, leads financial analysis supporting manufacturing performance, and provides key support during the transition from ECC to S/4HANA. This position also includes direct leadership responsibility for the Cost Analyst role, offering a strong early-career management opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• 5–6 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, supply chain finance, FP&A, or similar analytical roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, variance analysis, and margin drivers.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems; experience with S/4HANA or participation in an ERP transition is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate financial insights in a meaningful, actionable manner.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Leadership experience—formal or informal—with the ability to mentor and develop talent.
• High degree of analytical rigor, curiosity, resilience, and the ability to drive change in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems; experience with S/4HANA or participation in an ERP transition is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own Gross Profit reconciliation and margin analysis, providing timely and accurate insight into product and customer profitability.
• Develop models to analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), production variances, inventory valuation, and operational KPIs.
• Lead variance analysis related to materials, labor, overtime, repairs & maintenance, and manufacturing overhead.
• Support the annual standard cost update process and drive continuous improvement in cost accuracy.
• Develop robust cost models and financial analytics that enhance margin visibility and operational decision-making.
• Serve as a key contributor in the transition from ECC to S/4HANA, including testing, validation, and process documentation related to material costing and manufacturing cost flows.
• Partner closely with the Supply Chain organization—including Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, and Procurement—to translate financial insights into operational recommendations.
• Drive alignment between Finance and Supply Chain to improve cost performance, efficiency, and inventory-related decision-making.
• Directly manage and develop the Cost Analyst, providing coaching, feedback, and early leadership development opportunities.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the Finance and Supply Chain teams.
• Demonstrate and uphold FUCHS’ leadership behaviors by fostering trust, communication, and accountability.

Benefits

• FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.
• The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.
• Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees