Finance Manager

Orion Solutions Group; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Solutions Group in Southfield, MI, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead corporate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will partner with operations and senior leadership to translate data into actionable insights and drive performance against strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage the Accounts Payable function while serving as the primary liaison to the parent company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or corporate reporting experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial businesses is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with SAP or another enterprise ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the parent company.
• Develop meaningful variance analysis, KPI reporting, and executive-level financial presentations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Partner with operations and business leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial results, project profitability, operating trends, and business performance.
• Build and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes through automation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and compliance with corporate accounting policies.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to the parent company.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Ensure timely invoice processing, vendor payments, and strong internal controls.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Business partnering

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is a global industrial manufacturer serving leading customers across North America. This finance leadership opportunity offers significant exposure to executive leadership and an international parent company, with the chance to influence reporting, business analysis, and financial performance. The Finance Manager is responsible for leading corporate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement while providing leadership to the Accounts Payable function. This role serves as the primary financial liaison to the parent company and partners closely with operational leadership to provide meaningful insights that support strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, enjoys uncovering the story behind the numbers, and thrives in an environment where financial reporting, business partnership, and operational improvement are equally important. A solid accounting foundation is required, but success in this role depends on the ability to translate financial data into actionable business intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the parent company.
• Develop meaningful variance analysis, KPI reporting, and executive-level financial presentations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Partner with operations and business leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial results, project profitability, operating trends, and business performance.
• Build and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes through automation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and compliance with corporate accounting policies.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to the parent company.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Ensure timely invoice processing, vendor payments, and strong internal controls.
• Oversee vendor relationships and resolve complex payment issues.
• Review reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
• Provide operational support as needed to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or corporate reporting experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, automation, or project-based businesses.
• Working knowledge of Percentage-of-Completion (POC) or other project or job costing method is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with SAP or another enterprise ERP system.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and business partnering skills.