Operations Finance Manager

Hexpol•Akron, OH

About The Position

To manage the financial health and profitability for the site by partnering with the General Manager to create financial forecasts and plans that achieve the operational goals established. Monitor, analyze and explain financial results compared to planned results, and reporting of key financial and operational metrics. Manage the operational and inventory costing environment to ensure accurate product costing and overall adherence to department budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Business Management.
Three (3) years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in an international manufacturing environment.
Proficient computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills.
Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
Demonstrate initiative, dedication, and technical competence.
High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
Ability to interact well with all personality types in a leadership role.
Ability to handle personal and confidential information.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Account (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
Knowledge of and similar programs preferred.
IFS or SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Finance function of HEXPOL site
Monitor, analyze, explain and present monthly financial results
Prepare forecasts and budgets and manage department adherence.
Maintain and manage inventory costing system and ensure cycle counting procedures are followed
Maintain daily costing of products and perform audits to ensure accurate product costing
Product and Customer profitability analysis
Gross Margin & Manufacturing Overhead Spend analysis
Production efficiency and inventory analysis and reporting of key metrics
Partner with department heads on financial policy and profit improvement initiatives
Support financial modeling for capex investments
Travel to other HEXPOL locations may be required
Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management