Senior Finance Manager

Sr. Manager, Operations Finance (Contract) - Onsite

Location: Torrance, CA 90501
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contract Duration: Asap - January 29, 2027
Pay Rate: $80.00/hour

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Operations Finance to provide strategic financial leadership in a manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and executive stakeholders to drive cost optimization, improve operational efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Finance & Business Partnership

• Act as the primary finance partner to Operations leadership
• Provide strategic insights to improve productivity, cost efficiency, and performance
• Lead operational forecasting (OpEx and Cost of Sales) using HFM/OneStream
• Develop and track KPIs (absorption, throughput, cost of quality)

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Oversee standard cost development and governance within ERP systems (e.g., D365/AX)
• Build and maintain margin models to support profitability analysis
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, volume, mix, pricing)
• Deliver clear actual vs. forecast reporting with actionable insights

Capital Planning & Investment Analysis

• Evaluate capital projects using NPV, IRR, and payback methodologies
• Partner cross-functionally to build business cases and prioritize investments
• Maintain a pipeline of capital projects aligned to ROI and strategy

Inventory, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation in compliance with GAAP
• Lead reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Manage excess & obsolete inventory analysis and risk mitigation
• Maintain SOX-compliant controls across costing and reporting

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Drive cost savings and operational efficiency initiatives
• Support lean, VAVE, and productivity programs
• Improve absorption and reduce cost of quality

Close, Reporting & Systems

• Lead month-end close activities related to operations finance
• Present financial performance, risks, and trends to leadership
• Enhance dashboards and reporting tools
• Support ERP and financial system improvements

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany

• Oversee intercompany pricing structures and transfer pricing methodologies
• Ensure compliance with global policies and reporting standards
• Partner with global finance teams on intercompany transactions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in:
  • Operations finance
  • Cost accounting
  • Manufacturing finance
• Strong experience with financial systems:
  • HFM or OneStream (required)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Deep understanding of:
  • Standard costing
  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing operations
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA
• Experience with ERP systems (D365/AX, SAP, Oracle)
• Prior leadership or managerial experience

Pay Details: $75.00 to $80.00 per hour

Search managed by: Riley Grubbs

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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