Finance Manager Manufacturing Plant Job at Aptiv plc

Manager Manufacturing Finance

The Manager, Manufacturing Finance (FP&A & Execution) provides integrated financ...

Location

United States of America , Edgerton

Salary:

Not provided

The Hershey Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Manufacturing finance and cost accounting expertise (labor, overhead, materials).
Proven leadership in variance analysis, financial storytelling, and performance insight generation.
Strong understanding of standard costing, conversion costs, and cost center performance.
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and AOP processes.
Ability to translate operational metrics (OEE, downtime, scrap) into financial outcomes.
Strong business partnering skills with Operations and plant leadership
able to challenge assumptions and influence decisions.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing analysts or accountants.
Advanced analytical and financial modeling capability with strong problem solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including confidence engaging Corporate Finance.

Job Responsibility

Serve as a core finance partner to Plant Leadership Teams across assigned sites.
Support operational and strategic decisions by framing financial implications and tradeoffs.
Translate financial and operational performance into clear priorities and actions.
Challenge assumptions and influence decisions related to cost, productivity, staffing, and service.
Lead analysis of manufacturing cost performance across labor, overhead, materials, efficiency, and waste.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for cost and productivity gaps in partnership with Operations.
Monitor and track financial impact of operational initiatives, CI projects, and productivity actions.
Ensure financial follow through on agreed performance improvement plans.
Ensure cost standards are understood, applied consistently, and reflect operational reality.
Support standard cost reviews and product costing analyses in partnership with Accounting and Costing.

Fulltime

Plant Finance Manager

A growing national food manufacturer in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking a strat...

Location

United States , Elizabeth

Salary:

165000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, plant controlling, or operations-focused FP&A
Strong background in cost accounting, manufacturing metrics, and operational finance within small- to mid-sized company environments
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
ERP experience required
Proven ability to influence plant leadership and drive profitability through data-driven insights

Job Responsibility

Serve as the plant-level finance liaison to Corporate Accounting, ensuring accurate financial data flow
Lead weekly and monthly financial reviews with plant leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and action plans
Monitor facility profitability, including labor, materials, yield, waste, overhead absorption, and plan variances
Deliver financial modeling and scenario analysis to support production planning, labor strategies, and capital investment decisions
Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to translate production drivers into financial impact
Support M&A integration efforts, system implementations, and financial process improvements
Analyze standard costing, manufacturing variances, and identify cost improvement opportunities
Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans
Quantify savings from continuous improvement initiatives and track realized benefits
Support pricing analysis, new product introductions, and volume/mix assessments

What we offer

401k
paid time off
health insurance
excellent comprehensive health insurance plan
401k plan with a generous company match
liberal PTO policy

Finance Business Partner / Operations Finance Manager

This is a key on-site finance leadership role, partnering directly with the Supp...

Location

United States , Blythewood

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
5–7+ years of manufacturing finance experience
Strong background in cost accounting and plant-level financial management
Experience in multinational environments with solid governance and control frameworks
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams
ERP experience (JDE E1 or similar preferred)
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and modeling skills

Job Responsibility

Serve as the strategic finance partner to site leadership
Lead budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis
Own plant-level financial management, including product costing and standard cost updates
Manage working capital (inventory, fixed assets, cash discipline)
Drive variance analysis and provide forward-looking business insight
Champion governance, controls, and audit readiness
Support investment decisions with strong financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis
Promote financial awareness and commercial acumen across operations

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Finance Business Partner / Operations Finance Manager

This is a key on-site finance leadership role, partnering directly with the Supp...

Location

United States , Blythewood

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
5–7+ years of manufacturing finance experience
Strong background in cost accounting and plant-level financial management
Experience in multinational environments with solid governance and control frameworks
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams
ERP experience (JDE E1 or similar preferred)
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and modeling skills

Job Responsibility

Serve as the strategic finance partner to site leadership
Lead budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis
Own plant-level financial management, including product costing and standard cost updates
Manage working capital (inventory, fixed assets, cash discipline)
Drive variance analysis and provide forward-looking business insight
Champion governance, controls, and audit readiness
Support investment decisions with strong financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis
Promote financial awareness and commercial acumen across operations

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

New

Finance Manager

Location

United States , Grand Rapids

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in finance, with a strong background in operational or manufacturing finance
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory planning, and cash flow forecasting
Experience analyzing pricing, margins, and customer profitability to support commercial decision-making
Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and connect findings to business strategy
Proven skill in partnering with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and leadership
Advanced financial analysis capabilities with the ability to present insights clearly and influence decisions effectively.

Job Responsibility

Lead the annual budget process, periodic forecasts, and monthly financial outlooks to support business planning and performance management
Develop revenue, margin, and expense projections across customers, channels, and product categories, highlighting risks and opportunities for leadership review
Create concise financial reports and presentations that translate results into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders
Partner with operations teams to evaluate production performance, including yield, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and other plant drivers, and quantify their financial impact
Oversee standard costing activities by maintaining cost assumptions, bills of materials, routing structures, and labor and overhead models across manufacturing processes
Monitor unit conversion costs, shift-level performance, and profitability trends to identify areas for operational improvement and stronger cost control
Support pricing decisions and customer profitability reviews by building financial models that assess margins, commercial terms, and quote viability
Contribute to sales and operations planning, long-range planning, and scenario analysis to guide strategic decisions, investment priorities, and growth opportunities
Evaluate capital projects and business cases using financial return measures, and assist with audit support, process documentation, and adherence to internal financial controls.

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Enrollment in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Finance Manager (Cost Accounting)

The Cost Accounting Manager, Operations Finance will be responsible for inventor...

Location

United States , Monroe

Salary:

Not provided

ATI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 5 years relevant accounting and leadership experience (prefer multi-location, midsize to large company)
Demonstrated career progression within an organization
4+ years manufacturing experience (working with materials as well as plant overhead rates)
Background in manufacturing (process manufacturing preferred)
Product cost estimation experience
ERP experience in a manufacturing setting (Oracle experience a plus) preferred
Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Project management skills
Strong Excel and Hyperion experience preferred

Job Responsibility

Oversee inventory, cost accounting and cost estimation processes at multiple site locations
Develop, implement and maintain cost accounting and inventory policies and procedures to ensure accuracy in financial accounting and operational reporting
Understand internal operations of each plant (i.e. absorption, production variances) along with inventory optimization as how it impacts cost estimation of a product
Develop, oversee, and present monthly operational results (cost savings, throughput data, unit cost)
Lead/Drive continuous improvement methods to maintain, evaluate and update operational standards through coordination with operations (run time, labor levels, supply costs, material costs), technology (yields, steps, blends), and supply chain (flowpath) teams
Partner with plant teams (ops/finance) to understand cost variances and work toward driving total cost down
Develop and implement processes to analyze and interpret operational costs and product profitability to drive actionable decision-making
Assist in the annual planning process for material, variable and fixed costs, department expense budgets
Assist the forecasting & budgeting process with gross margin, absorption and production variance analysis
COGM and COGS bridge of a unit cost

Fulltime

Operations Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Operations Finance Manager to lead cost accoun...

Location

United States , Shelbyville

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Significant experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of standard costing, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost analysis
Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and growing finance or accounting teams
Solid accounting foundation, ideally with a background that includes controllership or broad financial oversight
Ability to work cross-functionally with operations leaders and communicate financial insights clearly
Experience using SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system
Comfortable working in a hybrid structure with regular onsite presence in Shelbyville, Kentucky

Job Responsibility

Lead the cost accounting function for manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on product costing, cost of goods sold, and standard cost accuracy
Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, providing direction, coaching, and support as the organization continues to expand
Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate spending, identify savings opportunities, and improve overall cost performance
Deliver financial analysis that supports operational efficiency initiatives and helps leadership understand manufacturing results
Oversee standard costing processes, cost analysis, and reporting to ensure reliable financial insight for business decisions
Build strong working relationships across finance and operations through regular communication and collaborative problem-solving
Support a multi-site manufacturing environment, including occasional travel to other facilities as needed
Contribute to ongoing finance and business process improvements, including future system-related changes when applicable
Establish an effective on-site presence, with full onsite engagement during the initial onboarding period and a regular three-day onsite schedule thereafter

Fulltime

Finance Manager

Location

United States , Ottawa

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA highly preferred
7 to 10+ years of progressive financial management experience
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, corporate governance, and implementation of internal controls
Demonstrated manufacturing knowledge and experience with a minimum of 2 years of plant controller experience
Experience as a power user or administrator in a financial reporting system, i.e. Hyperion or Adaptive is required
Experience working with ERP systems is required, previous implementation experience is highly desired
High business acumen with demonstrated ability to partner with cross functional executive leaders to drive accountability and transform organizational cultures
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and coach others
An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for driving substantial change and business process improvement across multiple business units
Exceptional knowledge of MS Excel and proficient use of Microsoft Office tools

Job Responsibility

Thought leader within the division delivering innovative, high value-add financial information and supporting analysis to assist in the development and execution of both the strategic and annual operating plans (“AOP”)
Effective communication and coordination of the exchange of financial information to key stakeholders at corporate, division, and business unit levels to provide insight to develop, monitor, and achieve financial objectives
Responsible for the interpretation of complex financial information and problematic situations by providing solutions that ensure the protection of company assets and overall enterprise value
Oversee planning, forecasting, and consolidation of reporting for the division, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial data including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and other supplemental schedules
Lead, analyze, and present financial models to leadership with key metrics to drive both short and long-term business decisions
Evaluate projects that support additional investment or enhance the development of assets or resources that will drive profitable growth
Identify and leverage divisional best practices to improve pricing, cost position, primary working capital and cash utilization, and debt management to maximize enterprise value
Assist in the implementation and effective utilization of our financial reporting tool (Adaptive) and potential ERP conversions
Develop and administer policies and procedures for effective fiscal control and administration as it pertains to US GAAP and other financial reporting standards
Oversee all tax, audit and regulatory matters as it pertains to the division

What we offer

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401K

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