Finance Manager – Manufacturing

Title: Finance Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Near Springfield, IL Relocation Assistance: Available Visa Sponsorship: Not available

We are seeking a Finance Manager to provide financial leadership for a Central Illinois manufacturing operation. This role partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain to drive profitability, cost efficiency, continuous improvement, and operational performance.

• Lead site financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and profit planning.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, including sales, production mix, variances, COGS, fixed/variable costs, and KPIs.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on productivity, cost reduction, quality, inventory, working capital, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead financial analysis for CAPEX, new projects, and operational investments.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, physical inventory, cycle counts, and cost absorption.
• Support SIOP, MRP, production planning, and facility/product improvement initiatives.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business decisions.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure accurate financial and operational data within ERP systems.
• Partner with corporate Finance, Controllership, Shared Services, Payroll, and FP&A teams.
• Lead, develop, and mentor finance team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive finance/cost accounting experience.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership/management.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or similar operational experience required.
• Large plant with > 200 experience highly desirable
• Strong cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP, Oracle, AS400, MAPICS, Vista, ENCORE, and Power BI preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial leaders.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary Expectation: 130K-160K + bonus, excellent benefits