Finance Manager (Manufacturing Finance)

Saronic; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a defined area of Manufacturing Finance, owning product costing, budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting. You will connect factory floor and supply chain activity to financial outcomes and partner with senior leaders in Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive performance.

This hands-on leader will grow a team of two to four analysts, set a high-quality bar, and translate operating drivers into actionable financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent plus experience a plus.
• 7–9 years in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, FP&A, or related analytical role.

Responsibilities

• Lead product costing, manufacturing budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and production-driven planning.
• Provide operational reporting linking factory floor and supply chain to financial outcomes.
• Partner with senior leaders in Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Costing

Variance analysis

Operations partnering

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CPA/CMA (plus)

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive

Foundry

Job description

• We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead a defined area of Manufacturing Finance
• This role owns product costing, manufacturing planning and forecasting, and operational reporting, connecting what happens on the factory floor and in the supply chain to financial outcomes
• You will serve as a direct finance partner to senior leaders in Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain
• This is a player-coach role. You will start as a hands-on leader of the work and will grow to lead a team of two to four finance professionals as the function scales
• You will spend most of your time leading rather than doing, setting the quality bar, and making your team better, faster, and more accurate over time
• Lead Manufacturing Finance for your area. Own manufacturing budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and production-driven planning, and be accountable for the outcomes, resources, and development of the team over time
• Build and maintain overhead pools and overhead rates. Create and maintain overhead pools and rates (e.g., labor, facility, and indirect cost allocation) and provide them to the standard cost process
• Analyze manufacturing variances. Lead analysis of purchase price, material usage, labor, overhead, and yield variances, and drive root-cause conversations and corrective actions with operations leaders
• Drive COGS and margin visibility. Deliver product- and program-level cost and gross margin analysis, including inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and the financial impact of design and sourcing changes
• Partner with Supply Chain. Work with Procurement and Supply Chain on supplier pricing, make-vs-buy decisions, material cost forecasting, inventory levels, and the financial impact of lead times and shortages
• Build and develop a team. Grow into leading a team of two to four analysts and senior analysts by hiring, coaching, setting priorities, and allocating resources based on performance data and business needs
• Partner with senior leaders. Work directly with director-level and executive partners in Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering to translate operational drivers into financial insights and recommendations
• Own the financial models. Oversee production, material, labor, and capacity models that support operating forecasts, headcount planning, and cash and working capital planning
• Support capital and investment decisions. Lead scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and ROI assessments for capacity expansion, tooling, automation, and equipment investments
• Prepare management reporting. Produce and review monthly business reviews, budget vs. actuals, forecast updates, and executive presentation materials with clear commentary on key drivers
• Partner with Accounting. Work with Accounting through month-end close on inventory, absorption, and cost accounting entries to ensure accurate reporting and alignment between actuals and forecasts
• Set the quality bar. Define and monitor quality metrics for team output, and drive a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Saronic standards
• Remove barriers and keep work moving. Anticipate challenges, resolve conflicting priorities, and adjust team focus as production and business needs change
• Drive process and tooling improvements. Improve costing, reporting, and planning processes and tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Foundry, or similar ERP and planning systems) to support a scalable finance function
• Manage stakeholder expectations. Ensure the team’s contributions support broader business objectives and communicate trade-offs clearly

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with Supply Chain and Procurement, including supplier cost analysis, material planning, and inventory management
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Sound judgment in making day-to-day decisions on team resourcing and priorities, and in escalating complex issues appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate financial insights clearly to operations and executive stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (MBA, CPA, CMA) is a plus
• 7-9 years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, FP&A, or a related analytical role, including experience leading or mentoring others
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working side by side with operators and engineers, building scalable costing and reporting processes, and bringing financial clarity to a fast-moving, high-growth manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with standard costing, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Experience in product manufacturing environments, with a working understanding of production processes, BOMs, routings, and factory cost drivers
• Demonstrated ability to lead through others, set priorities, and hold a team accountable for high-quality results
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities and multiple work streams
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Experience improving financial reporting, systems, or tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Foundry, or similar)
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience building integrated forecasts and decision-support models
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Experience with low-volume, high-complexity, or program-based manufacturing and the transition from prototype to production costing
• Exposure to capital planning, capacity analysis, or investment analysis for manufacturing assets
• Experience building or scaling a finance team, including hiring and developing talent
• Experience with government contract costing or cost accounting standards
• Comfortable interpreting accounting data and translating financial results into actionable business insights
• Familiarity with working capital, cash flow forecasting, and manufacturing performance metrics
• Experience in high-growth, defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, robotics, or deep-tech manufacturing environments