Overview
as a financial business partner, you will be the finance representative and key partner for plant operations during an important phase of business expansion and operational growth. This role is deeply embedded in the manufacturing environment, providing financial insight, risk identification, and opportunity assessment to support a financially successful expansion and long-term profitability. You will work closely with operations leadership, getting into the core of the operation to understand what is happening on the floor, explain monthly results, and proactively support decision‑making through detailed financial analysis.
responsibilities
* act as the primary finance partner for plant operations, supporting decision‑making with timely and reliable financial insights.
* support business expansion initiatives by evaluating financial risks, opportunities, and profitability impact.
* own bu p&l analysis to support gross profit (gp) compliance with the annual operating plan (aop).
* lead monthly financial close activities for the plant, clearly explaining what happened during the month and why.
* prepare and present monthly plant performance reviews, including:
o manufacturing cost and expense trends
o cost absorption and variance analysis
o fixed vs. variable cost behavior
o third‑party revenue trends
* control and analyze voh and foh expenses, identifying deviations and improvement opportunities.
* review month‑end closing expenses (material cost, direct labor, voh and foh) and correct journal entry errors when identified.
* partner with operations and costing teams to define and improve cost allocation methodologies.
* analyze and monitor manufacturing cost improvement initiatives and savings projects.
* participate as finance representative in cross‑functional projects related to:
o cost savings and productivity
o equipment purchases and capex evaluations
o one‑time opex and investment decisions
o quality, maintenance, production, and procurement initiatives
* support purchasing price decisions by providing financial analysis and impact assessments.
* track and analyze key performance indicators (kpis) to ensure cost control, transparency, and operational alignment.
qualifications
* collaborative finance professional with a strong analytical mindset.
* comfortable partnering with operations teams to influence decisions and improve performance.
* able to communicate financial insights clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
* self‑managed, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.
* motivated to continuously learn, improve, and create value for the business.
desired qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related discipline.
* minimum 5 years of experience in cost accounting and/or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment.
* strong experience with:
o cost management and standard cost calculation
o manufacturing variances analysis and avoidance strategies
o pov, ppv, and scrap control
o income statement (is) and balance sheet (bs) reporting
* advanced excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities.
* experience using sap and microsoft office tools.
* business‑level english.
* demonstrated leadership and communication skills to influence and lead improvement actions alongside operations teams.
* nice to have: business intelligence or data visualization experience.
* industry background in manufacturing (electronics preferred, but pharma or automotive also valuable).
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