Manufacturing Finance Controller

Spectrum Control•Marlborough, MA

16d•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Finance Controller serves as a strategic finance business partner to the Division VP of Operations and manufacturing site leadership. This role oversees all aspects of divisional financial management — including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance analytics — to enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

BS in finance or accounting.
7+ years Financial analysis, with manufacturing operations or manufacturing site experience required.
Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and BI dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Strong business acumen, communication, and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional decisions.
Proven ability to lead financial projects and support change initiatives in dynamic manufacturing environments.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Plant Controller or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range financial planning for the division.
Manage monthly close, reporting, and variance analysis, providing insight into trends and root causes.
Prepare and deliver monthly financial reviews, highlighting key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Maintain robust forecasting processes to ensure accuracy and agility in financial projections.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to identify and execute cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
Develop and monitor operational KPIs (productivity, throughput, yield, scrap, etc.) to drive performance accountability.
Provide profitability and margin analysis by business segment, product, and customer to support strategic pricing and portfolio decisions.
Analyze capital expenditure proposals, ensuring alignment with financial return criteria.
Track and forecast capital project spend, ROI, and alignment to strategic initiatives.
Support scenario modeling and business case development for new investments, technology, or capacity expansion.
Ensure financial controls align with corporate policies and GAAP.
Lead quarterly excess and obsolete inventory (E&O) reserve reviews.
Support Board and executive presentations with accurate and insightful financial data.
Develop and distribute ad-hoc reports and dashboards for leadership visibility.