Relate Search · 6 days ago
Head Finance Operations
Relate Search is partnering with a global, privately held manufacturing organization to identify an Operations Finance Leader to oversee manufacturing and supply chain finance. This leader will drive financial rigor, operational insight, and scalable processes that support growth, efficiency, and performance improvement across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Own manufacturing finance, accounting, and controls across multiple facilities, ensuring accurate close, standard costing, inventory governance, and audit readiness
Act as a strategic business partner to operations and executive leadership, delivering insights on cost, productivity, and capacity utilization
Build standardized KPIs, reporting, and analytics to drive operational excellence and cost reduction
Lead manufacturing planning, forecasting, capital analysis, and performance improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, and finance operations leadership within a global environment
Proven experience partnering with plant leadership and leading manufacturing finance teams
Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills
Preferred
CPA preferred
MBA a plus
Hands-on, collaborative leader with a continuous improvement mindset
High integrity, executive presence, and sound judgment
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Willingness to travel periodically (10–20%)
Company
Relate Search
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