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Aston Carter · 1 day ago

Operational Finance Manager

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

6+ years exp

Aston Carter is a global leader in life sciences seeking an Operational Finance Manager to oversee financial forecasting and planning activities within the operations function. The role involves supporting financial reporting processes and leading finance initiatives related to operations, along with conducting economic analyses and communicating insights to leadership teams.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and distribute budget guidelines and submission templates for functional leaders

Establish and communicate timelines for budget data submissions and related presentations

Review initial budget submissions for accuracy and completeness

Prepare and present the annual budget for the operational site

Collaborate with regional teams (finance and other functions) to resolve planning and forecasting issues

Review and analyze monthly forecast submissions, comparing them to actual results, plans, and prior forecasts

Provide consolidated monthly forecast updates to site management

Prepare and present financial projections as needed

Assist in creating financial reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements

Compile monthly reporting packages and provide commentary on site performance

Oversee the collection, processing, consolidation, and reporting of financial results

Stay current with changes in reporting standards and accounting practices

Develop and monitor the financial aspects of the site’s strategic plan

Communicate monthly financial results to management and recommend improvements when necessary

Organize and prioritize tasks for the finance team, ensuring high-quality output

Evaluate and propose cost reduction opportunities for the site

Prepare materials and coordinate meetings with cost committees

Participate in and promote financial initiatives within cost committees

Conduct cost variance analyses at the site level

Track and report on the progress of savings initiatives

Support management by ensuring compliance and accuracy in regular financial reporting

Develop and report on key financial metrics, assisting in the assessment of business performance

Supervise the calculation and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs)

Lead the development and maintenance of financial reporting systems and processes

Undertake special financial projects and analyses as assigned

Qualification

Cost accountingFP&AFinancial analysisForecastingFinancial reportingStrategic planningVariance analysisCash flow analysisProcess improvementExcelAuditCMACPAOracleSAPInventory managementFixed assetAccrualPricingMONTH ENDExcel pivot tablesPresentation skillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Cost Accounting

3+ years of experience in cost accounting/standard costs

6–8 years of overall accounting/finance experience

Experience managing and developing a team of accounting/finance professionals required

Strong Cost Accounting and FP&A related skills

Strong Inventory Accounting under Standard Cost method and FP&A related skills

Ability to report information to different stakeholders and hierarchy levels

Good communication and planning skills, change management, results orientation

Strategic thinking

Ability to lead a team and work independently in a timely and accurate manner

Must understand discounted cash flow analysis, ROI, payback, etc

Need a diverse understanding of accounting areas including cost accounting, distribution, sales & marketing, and R&D

Need detailed knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing

Need an excellent understanding of accounting within a global organization

Must be able to effectively use standard desktop software (Excel, PowerPoint, databases, etc.) as well as fully integrated ERP systems (Oracle Cloud are very welcomed)

Must be flexible, able to multitask and meet deadlines

Must be able to effectively delegate and distribute assignments

Must be able to effectively communicate with a diverse group including the Global Finance organization, Senior Management outside of the Finance function, and the Executive Management group

Must be able to identify and take ownership of significant issues as they arise

Must be able to make concise, effective, and professional presentations to senior management