Operations Finance Manager – US
Location: Houston or Pittsburgh area
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Operations Finance Manager to support the financial performance of our US operations, including multiple production facilities and our Houston commercial hub.
This role combines financial planning & analysis, operational finance, plant controlling, and commercial margin analysis, partnering closely with plant leadership and sales teams to drive profitability, cost discipline, and data-driven decision-making.
The successful candidate will act as a key finance partner across manufacturing and sales, ensuring strong financial oversight while identifying opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for US operations.
Prepare and present monthly financial performance analysis, highlighting key drivers and variances.
Develop financial models to support operational, commercial, and strategic decisions.
Build and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs for leadership.
Operational Finance & Plant Controlling
Provide financial oversight across multiple production sites, partnering with plant managers.
Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and production variances.
Analyze standard costs and operational efficiency metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and reduce cost-to-serve.
Support capital expenditure evaluations and ROI analysis for operational investments.
Commercial & Margin Analysis
Partner with the Houston sales hub to support revenue planning and performance tracking.
Perform gross margin analysis by product, customer, and segment.
Support pricing decisions through value-based pricing and contribution margin analysis.
Analyze cost-to-serve and customer profitability to support commercial strategy.
Provide financial input into contract reviews and major commercial negotiations.
Business Partnering
Act as a trusted finance partner to operations, supply chain, and sales leadership.
Translate operational and commercial performance data into actionable financial insights.
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve profitability and working capital.
Reporting & Controls
Support month-end and year-end close processes in collaboration with accounting teams.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial policies.
Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, data integrity, and ERP utilization.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
CPA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred
6–10+ years of experience in FP&A, operational finance, plant controlling, or commercial finance
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital-intensive environments strongly preferred
Technical Skills
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics / Navision preferred)
Solid understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis, and profitability drivers
Personal Skills
Proven team lead capabilities
Strong commercial acumen and business partnering mindset
Ability to influence operational and sales stakeholders
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to operate effectively in a multi-site, fast-paced environment
What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Health, Dental and Vision effective from day one
Unlimited PTO
401k match—dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of annual salary
Health Savings Account
Paid holidays and parental leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Collaborative and innovative work environment
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