Aston Carter · 13 hours ago
Operational Finance Manager
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, while communicating financial insights to leadership teams.
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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
Required
Strong skills in cost accounting and FP&A
Experience in inventory accounting under the Standard Cost method
Ability to report information to different stakeholders and hierarchy levels
Good communication and planning skills, change management, and results orientation
Strategic thinking and the ability to lead a team
Understanding of discounted cash flow analysis, ROI, and payback
Diverse understanding of accounting areas including cost accounting, distribution, sales & marketing, and R&D
Knowledge of global accounting practices including foreign exchange, inter-company mark-ups, inter-company charges and allocations, and tax issues
Proficiency in standard desktop software (Excel, PowerPoint, databases) and fully integrated ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
Effective delegation and distribution of assignments
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups including the Global Finance organization, Sr Management outside of the Finance function, and the Executive Management group
Ownership of significant issues as they arise
Ability to make concise, effective, and professional presentations to Sr management
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Cost Accounting
3+ years of experience in cost accounting/standard costs in a manufacturing plant environment
6–8 years of overall accounting/finance experience
Preferred
CPA, CMA, and/or MBA preferred
Experience managing and developing a team of accounting/finance professionals
Benefits
Full Benefits including PTO
Paid Holidays
Bonus based on company performance
1 work from home day
Health insurance
401k
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
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