Finance Manager – Manufacturing

NorthPoint Search Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Direct partnership with leadership

Alpharetta location

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks 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 cost accounting skills with operational insight and the ability to turn financial data into actionable business decisions,

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as finance lead for new operational initiatives, acquisitions, and growth projects.
• Own plant conversion costs, budgeting, forecasting, standard setting, and variance analysis.
• Lead monthly operating and financial reviews with plant and operations leadership.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and standard costing.
• Lead reviews of manufacturing KPIs, inventory, and ERP standards.
• Manage cost allocation, control, and reduction strategies.
• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, facilities, and equipment projects.
• Support annual inventory audits and process improvements.
• Conduct ad hoc financial and business analyses.

Skills

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

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.