Finance Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onRaleigh Chapel–Hill Expressway, Method, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27607, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Finance Manager to serve as a strategic business partner to plant and operations leadership at a growing global manufacturer. This is not a traditional close-heavy or transactional accounting role; rather, it is a true manufacturing FP&A seat designed for someone sharp, analytical, and confident enough to sit with plant managers, decipher complex numbers, and drive actionable results.
The ideal candidate blends strong product costing knowledge with the communication skills and business instincts necessary to influence operational decisions. You will own production controlling, product costing, forecasting, operational analytics, and capital investment analysis, with a clear focus on driving financial performance and cost transparency across manufacturing operations. The role reports to a highly supportive and development-focused finance leader who prioritizes coaching, autonomy, and career growth.
A Day in the Life
Your work will be a dynamic mix of deep-dive financial analysis and on-the-floor collaboration. You will partner directly with plant managers and operations leadership to improve cost, productivity, margins, and service levels. Expect to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor engaging with operations teams to understand the drivers behind the data. You will lead annual operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans, while providing structured variance analysis with root-cause insights. Additionally, you will act as a finance subject matter expert in continuous improvement initiatives, such as OEE, scrap reduction, and yield optimization, ensuring financial rigor supports strategic operational goals.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Raleigh Chapel–Hill Expressway, Method, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27607, United States
Raleigh, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAnalyze manufacturing performance and develop action plans to close gaps against budget and forecast
- check_circleLead annual operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans for manufacturing operations
- check_circleOwn and optimize standard costing systems including BOMs, routings, labor rates, and overhead rates
- check_circleMonitor material price developments and oversee cycle counts and physical inventories
- check_circleSupport Capex planning, ROI analysis, capitalization, depreciation, and post-investment reviews
- check_circleServe as a trusted finance partner to plant and operations leadership on continuous improvement initiatives
- check_circlePerform purchase price, labor, overhead, and material variance analysis to drive corrective actions
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- verified5 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial finance
- verifiedStrong background in cost accounting, product costing, and manufacturing FP&A
- verifiedExperience with standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting, and capital investment analysis
- verifiedAdvanced Excel skills
- verifiedExperience working in ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
- verifiedMBA, CPA, or CMA (Preferred)
- verifiedSAP experience or exposure to an ERP transition
Nice to Have
MBA, CPA, or CMA; SAP experience or exposure to an ERP transition; Openness to future relocation within the Carolinas.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleEligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefitscheck_circleParticipation in the company's 401(k) retirement plancheck_circleEligibility for discretionary bonuses
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Production Controlling, Product Costing, Forecasting, Operational Analytics, Capital Investment Analysis, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Standard Costing.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring
What does a Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring do?expand_more
In this Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring role, you will analyze manufacturing performance and develop action plans to close gaps against budget and forecast; lead annual operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans for manufacturing operations; own and optimize standard costing systems including boms, routings, labor rates, and overhead rates; and monitor material price developments and oversee cycle counts and physical inventories.
What are the requirements for this Finance Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; 5 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial finance; Strong background in cost accounting, product costing, and manufacturing FP&A; Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting, and capital investment analysis; Advanced Excel skills; and Experience working in ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Where is the Finance Manager role at Vaco by Highspring located?expand_more
Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring is based in Raleigh Chapel–Hill Expressway, Method, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27607, United States. This is a hybrid role.
Is this Finance Manager job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Vaco by Highspring has listed this Finance Manager role as hybrid.
How much experience is required for this Finance Manager role?expand_more
Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring typically requires 5–10 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Finance Manager role at Vaco by Highspring?expand_more
Key skills for Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring include Production Controlling; Product Costing; Forecasting; Operational Analytics; Capital Investment Analysis; Financial Planning; Budgeting; and Variance Analysis.
What education is required for Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; and MBA preferred.
What category does the Finance Manager role belong to?expand_more
Finance Manager at Vaco by Highspring is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.