Operations Finance Manager

OPERATIONS FINANCE MANAGER
Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
$130,000- $150,000

An established industrial company is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Operations Finance Manager to support the financial performance of its U.S. operations, including multiple production facilities and a commercial hub.

This position 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 serve as a key finance partner across manufacturing and commercial teams, ensuring strong financial oversight while identifying opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.

OVERVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for U.S. 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.
• Provide financial oversight across multiple production sites, partnering with plant managers.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and production variances.
• Support pricing decisions through value-based pricing and contribution margin analysis.
• Analyze cost-to-serve and customer profitability to support commercial strategy.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to operations, supply chain, and commercial leadership.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes in collaboration with accounting teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, data integrity, and ERP utilization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OPERATIONS FINANCE MANAGER:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 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
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis, and profitability drivers
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi-site, fast-paced environment

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