Plant Finance Manager

Plant Finance Manager at StevenDouglas Plant Finance Manager at StevenDouglas in Fairhaven, Massachusetts Posted in 12 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

StevenDouglas has been retained by an international manufacturer to identify a Plant Finance Manager! This role will report directly to the Senior Director of Finance while overseeing all finance functions for the manufacturing facility including budgeting/forecasting, cost accounting and strategic business partnership with plant leadership! Cost Accounting and Inventory Control Oversee standard costing systems. Create item master setups in Great Plains, including BOMs for finished goods, routings and assigning the correct labor rates and overhead.

Analyze and report on:

Material usage variances Labor efficiency variances Overhead absorption Ensure accurate inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).

Monitor and reduce:

Scrap and waste Obsolescence Cycle count discrepancies Partner with operations to improve cost accuracy and transparency. Manufacturing Performance Monitoring Track key plant

KPIs:

Cost per unit Yield and throughput Review manufacturing orders daily to ensure accuracy in reporting. Verify quantitieis received, raw materials consumed, labor postings and BOM deviations. Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with financial analysis. Month-End Close and Reporting Manage plant-level financial close process : Journal entries (accruals, reclasses) Inventory adjustments Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies. Run the monthly cost roll-up. Reconcile inventory (finished goods, raw materials, packaging components and WIP) and make adjustments as needed. Prepare aged inventory reports. Calculate obsolescence and reserves.

Deliver timely financial reports:

Profit & Loss (P&L) Cost center reports Production cost summaries Explain key drivers behind financial results to corporate finance. Business Partnering with Operations Act as a strategic advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team.

Collaborate with departments:

Production Supply chain Engineering Drive financial accountability across plant functions. Apply today!