Sr Manager, Finance

Hologic•Marlborough, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Operations Finance leads operations finance and cost accounting for Hologic’s Simarano and Redwood manufacturing sites, partnering with site leadership, the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team and finance leaders across the company. The role also supports the broader manufacturing network by sharing best practices and strengthening cost accounting, close and plant financial management across sites. The position provides an integrated view of manufacturing performance by translating plant results, inventory, product cost and operational trends into actionable insights. It owns plant month-end close and variance analysis, leads the annual standard cost update, oversees inventory reporting and reserves, and drives plant budgeting and forecasting while identifying risks, opportunities and cost-reduction levers affecting gross margin. As a leader within Global Supply Chain Finance, the Senior Manager manages and develops a team of analysts, raises analytical standards, strengthens controls and cross-functional accountability, and drives automation and process improvements that enhance financial decision support.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a finance team, lead through influence and raise the quality of work across a team.
Strong cost accounting and manufacturing finance expertise, including standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis and cost roll processes.
Strong financial and business acumen, including the ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear recommendations for plant and supply chain leaders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing insights and materials for executive audiences.
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, multi-site organization and partner across functions, sites and leadership levels.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with a strong understanding of accounting principles, US GAAP and internal controls.
Strong ownership mindset, sound judgment and ability to operate effectively in an evolving environment.
Commitment to learning, a growth mindset, and focus on automation and innovation.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
8+ years of related financial experience, including cost accounting or operations finance in manufacturing and experience leading, mentoring or managing analysts.
Experience leading month-end close, standard cost, budgeting and forecasting processes for manufacturing sites.
Experience with Oracle, Hyperion or similar ERP and planning platforms.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA or CMA.
Experience supporting multiple sites or broader supply chain functions such as distribution or logistics.
Experience in medical device or another FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead operations finance for the Simarano manufacturing site, providing site leadership with a forward-looking view of plant performance, cost drivers, risks, opportunities and priorities.
Own plant month-end close and variance analysis, including manufacturing variances, purchase price variance (PPV), absorption and scrap, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of COGS and inventory.
Lead the annual site standard cost update and cost roll, partnering with Global Supply Chain Finance on inventory revaluation and quantifying gross margin impacts.
Provide financial leadership for product transfers and capacity changes, including cost, inventory and standard cost impacts.
Oversee inventory reporting, excess and obsolete reserves, and physical and cycle counts; partner with Operations and Supply Chain on inventory reduction targets and working capital improvements.
Lead plant budgeting, forecasting and spend tracking, including cost center and capital reporting, coordinating with Corporate FP&A and aligning assumptions with production plans and operating trends.
Contribute site content to the Global Supply Chain monthly business review and global gross margin reporting, including commentary and variance explanations.
Partner with Accounting, Quality and Operations to maintain internal controls and SOX compliance for inventory, standard cost and manufacturing accounting processes.
Establish and share manufacturing-network best practices for standard costing, cost roll, inventory reserves, variance analysis and month-end close.
Serve as an operations finance resource for site finance teams across the network, improving consistency, analytical quality and business partnership.
Manage, mentor and develop a team of analysts; establish analytical standards, review deliverables and coach team members in cost accounting, financial analysis, storytelling and business partnership.
Drive continuous improvement and automation across close, costing, reporting and analytics to improve cycle time, accuracy, scalability and decision support.
Act as a finance leader and trusted business partner, driving accountability through clear communication, constructive challenge, follow-through and ownership of issues through resolution.