Finance Manager – Manufacturing

Confidential Employer; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Confidential Employer in North Atlanta, GA is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with Manufacturing leadership. This role oversees plant financial performance, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while supporting growth initiatives including acquisitions and capital projects.

The ideal candidate combines strong cost accounting expertise with operational insight and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing finance roles (plant cost accounting, controller, or plant finance manager).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance for new operational initiatives, acquisitions, and organic growth projects.
• Own plant conversion costs, budgeting, forecasting, standard setting, and variance analysis.
• Lead monthly operating and financial reviews with plant and operations leadership.
• Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing costs, variances, and standard costing.
• Lead financial reviews of manufacturing KPIs, inventory, and ERP standards.
• Manage cost allocation, control, and reduction strategies.
• Analyze cost savings initiatives and track financial impact and ROI.
• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, facilities, and equipment projects.
• Support annual inventory audits and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or CMA certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Finance Manager – Manufacturing - North Atlanta, GA

Job Summary / Description:

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Alpharetta, GA team as a key financial partner to Manufacturing leadership. This role oversees plant financial performance, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while supporting strategic growth initiatives including acquisitions and capital investments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical cost accounting skills with operational insight and the ability to turn financial data into actionable business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Finance Leadership

• Serve as finance lead for new operational initiatives, acquisitions, and organic growth projects.

• Own plant conversion costs, including budgeting, forecasting, standard setting, and variance analysis.

• Lead monthly operating and financial reviews with plant and operations leadership.

Cost Management & Analysis

• Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing costs, operational variances, and standard costing.

• Lead financial reviews of manufacturing KPIs, inventory, and ERP standards.

• Manage cost allocation, cost control, and cost reduction strategies.

• Analyze cost savings initiatives and track financial impact and ROI.

• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, facilities, and equipment projects.

• Support annual inventory audits and recommend process improvements.

• Conduct ad hoc financial and business analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing finance experience (plant cost accountant, controller, or plant finance manager).

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.

• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, inventory management, and product costing.

• Advanced Excel modeling skills.

• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.

• Opportunity to partner directly with manufacturing leadership.

• High-impact role supporting acquisitions and growth initiatives.

• Career advancement potential within a growing organization.

Finance Manager role in Alpharetta, GA leading manufacturing cost accounting, plant financial reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance analysis.