Senior Operations Finance Manager

Novo Emprego - Portal de Emprego; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 529,000 - 793,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Emprego - Portal de Emprego is seeking a Senior Operations Finance Manager to drive financial performance and strategic decisions across an international manufacturing network in the EMEA region.

You will lead an international finance team, partner with operations leadership, oversee budgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation, and evaluate capital investments to support manufacturing transformation across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related discipline.
• At least 10 years in Finance, Controlling or Financial Management in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Experience in Operations/Manufacturing Finance, Plant Controlling or Regional Finance leadership.
• Proven track record supporting multiple manufacturing sites in international organisations.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed finance teams.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, standard costing and performance management.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures, inventory, capex and financial processes.
• Ability to influence senior executives and partner with operational leadership.
• Experience with strategic investments, manufacturing transformation and cost optimisation.
• Fluent English; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Finance across multiple manufacturing sites with financial discipline and KPI visibility.
• Act as a strategic Finance Business Partner to senior Operations Leadership.
• Develop and mentor an international finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, planning and performance reporting for the network.
• Analyse results and translate data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Drive cost optimisation, productivity and working capital efficiency.
• Lead strategic initiatives including footprint optimisation and capacity expansion.
• Evaluate capital investments and business cases for strategic priorities.
• Establish and monitor operational/financial KPIs and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering and Corporate Finance to improve outcomes.
• Ensure robust controls and audit readiness.
• Champion automation and data-driven decision making in finance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Strategic partnership

IFRS/GAAP

Multisite finance

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Operations Finance Manager | Global Manufacturing & Financial Strategy

Area: EMEA – Flexible Location
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing | Global Operations | Finance

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Operations Finance Manager to drive financial performance, operational excellence and strategic decision-making across an international manufacturing network.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional with extensive experience in multi-site manufacturing operations, financial strategy and international team management.

Working closely with senior operational leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping business performance, optimising manufacturing costs and supporting strategic investments and operational transformation.

The position offers significant international exposure, executive-level interaction and the opportunity to influence financial and operational decisions across multiple manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Finance activities across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring financial discipline, performance visibility and alignment with business objectives.

• Act as a strategic Finance Business Partner to senior Operations Leadership, influencing business decisions and driving sustainable profitability.

• Lead, develop and mentor an international finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and operational performance reporting across the manufacturing network.

• Consolidate and analyse financial results, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

• Drive manufacturing cost optimisation, productivity improvements, inventory performance and working capital efficiency.

• Provide financial leadership for strategic initiatives, including manufacturing footprint optimisation, production transfers, capacity expansion and operational transformation.

• Evaluate capital investments, automation projects and business cases, ensuring financial viability and alignment with strategic priorities.

• Establish and monitor operational and financial KPIs, identifying performance gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering and Corporate Finance to improve operational effectiveness and financial outcomes.

• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance with accounting standards and effective audit processes.

• Champion continuous improvement, reporting automation and data-driven decision-making across finance operations.

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in Finance, Controlling or Financial Management within industrial or manufacturing environments.

• Significant experience in Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Plant Controlling or Regional Finance leadership.

• Proven track record supporting multiple manufacturing sites within an international or multinational organisation.

• Demonstrated experience leading, developing and managing geographically dispersed finance teams.

• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing and operational performance management.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing cost structures, inventory management, capital expenditure and operational financial processes.

• Proven ability to influence senior executives and build trusted partnerships with operational leadership.

• Experience supporting strategic investments, manufacturing transformation and cost optimisation programmes.

• Strong analytical capabilities, commercial judgement and strategic decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management abilities.

• Knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and strong financial governance principles.

• Advanced Excel and ERP experience, ideally SAP.

• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CPA would be advantageous.

• Experience with business intelligence tools, financial analytics and continuous improvement methodologies is valued.

• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally as required.

What Sets You Apart

You are more than a finance leader. You are a strategic business partner who understands how financial performance, manufacturing operations and business strategy connect.

You combine financial expertise with operational insight, challenge assumptions and influence decisions that deliver measurable business value.

You are comfortable navigating complex international environments, leading geographically dispersed teams and engaging with senior stakeholders across different functions and cultures.

Above all, you bring commercial acumen, leadership credibility, strong ownership and the ability to turn financial insights into meaningful operational improvements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Take on a strategic finance leadership role with international scope and significant business impact.

• Influence financial strategy and operational performance across a global manufacturing network.

• Partner directly with senior leadership on business-critical decisions and transformation initiatives.

• Lead and develop an international finance team.

• Contribute to major investment decisions, manufacturing optimisation and long‑term business growth.

• Benefit from geographical flexibility within the EMEA region and exposure to a dynamic international business environment.

Interested in Exploring This Opportunity?

If you are an experienced Operations Finance leader with a strong manufacturing background and the ambition to influence business performance on an international scale, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

All applications and discussions will be handled with strict confidentiality.