Finance Manager, Manufacturing Finance at Saronic · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

Lead Manufacturing Finance for your area. Own manufacturing budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and production-driven planning, and be accountable for the outcomes, resources, and development of the team over time.
Build and maintain overhead pools and overhead rates. Create and maintain overhead pools and rates (e.g., labor, facility, and indirect cost allocation) and provide them to the standard cost process.
Analyze manufacturing variances. Lead analysis of purchase price, material usage, labor, overhead, and yield variances, and drive root-cause conversations and corrective actions with operations leaders.
Drive COGS and margin visibility. Deliver product- and program-level cost and gross margin analysis, including inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and the financial impact of design and sourcing changes.
Partner with Supply Chain. Work with Procurement and Supply Chain on supplier pricing, make-vs-buy decisions, material cost forecasting, inventory levels, and the financial impact of lead times and shortages.
Build and develop a team. Grow into leading a team of two to four analysts and senior analysts by hiring, coaching, setting priorities, and allocating resources based on performance data and business needs.
Partner with senior leaders. Work directly with director-level and executive partners in Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering to translate operational drivers into financial insights and recommendations.
Own the financial models. Oversee production, material, labor, and capacity models that support operating forecasts, headcount planning, and cash and working capital planning.
Support capital and investment decisions. Lead scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and ROI assessments for capacity expansion, tooling, automation, and equipment investments.
Prepare management reporting. Produce and review monthly business reviews, budget vs. actuals, forecast updates, and executive presentation materials with clear commentary on key drivers.
Partner with Accounting. Work with Accounting through month-end close on inventory, absorption, and cost accounting entries to ensure accurate reporting and alignment between actuals and forecasts.
Set the quality bar. Define and monitor quality metrics for team output, and drive a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Saronic standards.

Qualification

Comfortable operating in fast-pacedBachelor's degree in FinanceExperience in high-growthExperience with low-volumeFamiliarity with working capitalExposure to capital planningPhysical Demands

Required

7-9 years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, FP&A, or a related analytical role, including experience leading or mentoring others.
Hands-on experience with standard costing, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
Experience in product manufacturing environments, with a working understanding of production processes, BOMs, routings, and factory cost drivers.
Experience working with Supply Chain and Procurement, including supplier cost analysis, material planning, and inventory management.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience building integrated forecasts and decision-support models.
Demonstrated ability to lead through others, set priorities, and hold a team accountable for high-quality results.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate financial insights clearly to operations and executive stakeholders.
Sound judgment in making day-to-day decisions on team resourcing and priorities, and in escalating complex issues appropriately.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities and multiple work streams.
Experience improving financial reporting, systems, or tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Foundry, or similar).
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (MBA, CPA, CMA) is a plus.

Preferred

Experience in high-growth, defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, robotics, or deep-tech manufacturing environments.
Experience building or scaling a finance team, including hiring and developing talent.
Experience with low-volume, high-complexity, or program-based manufacturing and the transition from prototype to production costing.
Familiarity with working capital, cash flow forecasting, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Exposure to capital planning, capacity analysis, or investment analysis for manufacturing assets.
Experience with government contract costing or cost accounting standards.
Comfortable interpreting accounting data and translating financial results into actionable business insights.
Physical Demands

Finance Manager, Manufacturing Finance

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Saronic

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