Sr. Manager, Finance Operations

Jostens•Minneapolis, MN

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides financial leadership across Jostens’ Jewelry manufacturing operations, overseeing accounting, financial controls, forecasting, cost analysis, and operational reporting. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who enjoys partnering directly with operations leaders to drive performance. This role requires a strong foundation in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. It is a highly collaborative role that plays a critical part in helping plant leadership improve efficiency, control costs, and achieve business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations support.
Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, production analysis, and financial modeling.
Ability to evaluate complex financial and operational data and provide actionable recommendations.
Advanced experience with Excel, Access, and other financial analysis and modeling tools.
Proven ability to develop forecasts, annual plans, and operational financial models.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, production metrics, and operational performance drivers.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing team members in a collaborative environment.
Ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting and financial controls, including overseeing audit, SOX, GAAP compliance, and financial controls across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
Deliver financial reporting and insights by preparing accurate and timely financial and operational reports that support business decision-making.
Partner with operations leaders, collaborating with plant and functional managers to support scorecard performance and operational objectives.
Analyze manufacturing performance, conducting variance analysis of production spending against budget and forecast to identify risks and opportunities.
Support labor and productivity initiatives by partnering with operations teams to monitor and improve UPH and labor efficiency performance.
Lead forecasting and planning activities, developing annual plans, forecasts, and financial projections for departments, plants, and divisions.
Identify financial risks and opportunities by analyzing business results and providing recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
Drive cost management strategies by designing, developing, and implementing methodologies that improve visibility into manufacturing costs and profitability.
Provide operational finance leadership by supporting plant operations through process improvement initiatives, variance analysis, and capital expenditure evaluations.
Enhance operational reporting by partnering with production scheduling and plant leadership to develop new reports and improve visibility into plant effectiveness.
Translate financial performance into actionable insights, ensuring reporting is tailored to the audience while clearly communicating operational and financial results.
Improve reporting efficiency by streamlining reporting processes and identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
Lead and develop the finance team, managing, coaching, and developing three direct reports while fostering a culture of accountability and performance.