Sr. Manager Finance

• Partner with the Director of Corporate Finance to support consolidated financial reporting, executive reporting packages, Board materials, and enterprise performance analysis.
• Lead the monthly financial review process by analyzing actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key business drivers and communicating actionable insights.
• Coordinate the monthly close process for Corporate Finance, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, SOX control documentation, and other close activities.
• Support the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting process, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and key operational metrics.
• Partner with Business Unit Finance Directors to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial submissions while driving accountability throughout the planning process.
• Develop financial models and perform ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, pricing analysis, productivity programs, operating expense management, and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, planning processes, and data quality through automation, standardization, and enhanced analytics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and business leaders to provide meaningful financial insights that support informed decision-making.
• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), U.S. GAAP, and company accounting policies.
• Document and maintain finance processes and procedures while continuously seeking process improvements.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills with prior experience managing or mentoring a small team preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into meaningful business insights.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative business partner with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to independently lead projects and improvements within the finance function
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools strongly preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment and strong background in financial analysis and reporting.  
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and business performance reporting.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems, BPC is a plus