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sg360° is seeking a strategic and analytical Finance Manager – FP&A & Operations Finance to join our Finance leadership team. This role serves as a key business partner to Finance and executive leadership, providing financial insights that support business performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
Supporting a manufacturing business with approximately $300 million in revenue, the Finance Manager will lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and operational finance initiatives. This individual will work closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Accounting, and other functional leaders to identify financial risks and opportunities, improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, and drive EBITDA improvement.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with manufacturing finance knowledge, commercial judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Lead the annual budgeting and operating planning process in partnership with business and functional leaders.
• Own the monthly forecasting process and develop forward-looking financial projections for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and EBITDA.
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models, quarterly outlooks, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze actual financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
Management Reporting & Business Performance
• Prepare monthly financial and operational reports and executive-level reporting packages.
• Develop EBITDA bridges and performance analyses that explain key business drivers, including volume, pricing, product mix, labor, materials, productivity, and overhead.
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for executive and operational leadership.
Manufacturing & Operations Finance
• Serve as a finance business partner to Operations and plant leadership.
• Analyze manufacturing productivity, labor efficiency, material usage, overhead, plant profitability, and cost structures.
• Investigate manufacturing variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations to identify and quantify cost-reduction, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency opportunities.
• Support standard costing, product costing, margin analysis, and capacity utilization initiatives.
EBITDA Improvement & Value Creation
• Partner with Finance and operational leadership to identify, evaluate, and track EBITDA improvement opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on profitability, operational performance, and enterprise value creation.
• Prepare financial analyses and presentations for executive leadership, the Board, and private equity stakeholders.
Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
• Support weekly and monthly cash forecasting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and cash conversion cycle analysis.
• Own and maintain the 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital and cash generation.
Commercial & Customer Profitability
• Analyze customer, product, and business-unit profitability.
• Perform price, volume, and mix (PVM) analyses to evaluate financial performance.
• Support pricing decisions, margin improvement initiatives, and commercial planning.
Capital Expenditure & Investment Analysis
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to evaluate capital investments and major projects.
• Assess projected costs, financial returns, and business benefits.
• Monitor approved capital projects against budgets and expected returns, including post-investment performance.
Financial Controls, Systems & Process Improvement
• Partner with the Controller to support accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
• Improve FP&A processes, financial models, reporting tools, and data quality.
• Leverage ERP, business intelligence, and financial planning systems to improve analysis and decision-making.
• Automate recurring reports and streamline manual processes.
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and develop Finance analysts and other direct reports.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Build effective working relationships across Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HR, and Accounting.
• Strengthen the Finance team’s analytical capabilities and business-partnering skills while promoting continuous improvement.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 7–12 years of progressive finance experience, including strong FP&A and financial modeling experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, print, packaging, or another operationally complex environment.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, with experience in three-statement financial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Experience developing and maintaining a 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and influence business decisions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience presenting financial information and recommendations to senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced education or professional certification.
• Experience in a private equity-backed organization or a manufacturing finance environment.
• Knowledge of standard costing, manufacturing variances, and plant-level financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar platforms.
• Experience with lender reporting, financial covenants, and private equity sponsor or Board reporting.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or other strategic business initiatives.
Travel:
Minimal local travel may be required for meetings, trainings, and/or other business purposes
sg360° does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. This policy applies to all applicants, including those whose employment authorization may expire in the future and would require sponsorship to remain employed.
sg360° is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. sg360° does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
sg360° will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact the location to which you are applying and ask to speak with the Human Resources representative.