Finance Manager, Operations

Novolex; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to drive financial leadership across two fast-paced manufacturing plants. The role partners with plant and corporate leadership to champion cost efficiency, margin expansion, and working capital optimization to support strong operational performance.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this hands-on leader blends accounting expertise with sharp analytics to elevate reporting, streamline processes, and influence strategic decisions across the

Qualifications

• BA/BS in finance or accounting required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with cost accounting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Power BI and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and financial management teams with reporting and analytics.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support standard cost processes.
• Partner with plant managers to track cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decisions.
• Monitor cost drivers: labor, materials, overhead, and logistics.
• Involvement in forecasting and budgeting.
• Support capital investment decisions and ROI evaluations.
• Lead monthly production data analyses and operational metrics.
• Assist digital transformation initiatives using Power BI, OneStream, Blue Yonder, and Hyperion.

Skills

Data analytics

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Education

BA/BS in finance or accounting

Tools

Power BI

OneStream

Blue Yonder

Hyperion

HFM/Essbase

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to drive financial leadership across two fast‑paced manufacturing plants. This role is a key strategic partner to both plant and corporate leadership—championing cost efficiency, fueling margin expansion, and optimizing working capital to support strong operational performance.

Reporting to the Finance Director, with a dotted‑line to operations leadership, this is a high‑impact, hands‑on role designed for a finance leader who excels at blending accounting expertise with sharp analytical insight and strong operational partnership. We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, dive into the details, and then elevate the conversation with strategic thinking that enhances reporting, streamline processes, and influences decisions across the organization.

This position goes far beyond the role of traditional plant controller. It offers broad exposure, meaningful visibility, and the opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic manufacturing environment—perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex, cross‑functional challenges and driving results that matter.

• Support operations and financial management teams with reporting, data analytics and ad hoc projects.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support standard cost processes
• Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to identify and track against cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide business leaders with actionable financial insights and data to support strategic business decision-making.
• Monitor and report on key cost drivers: labor, materials, overhead, and logistics.
• Significant involvement in operations planning and financial forecasting/budgeting.
• Support capital investment decisions and evaluate ROI on major projects.
• Self-starter that is responsible for monthly analyses of production data and operational metrics.
• Support Novolex digital transformation activities by expanding the use of tools such as Power BI, OneStream, Blue Yonder, and Hyperion.
• Collaborate with IT to improve data integrity.

What We Need from You:

• BA/BS required with emphasis in finance or accounting with 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills with an ability to anticipate the needs of the stakeholders and take quick action to satisfy.
• Experience collaborating and working successfully with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, with demonstrated strength handling competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent data analysis, management, and visualization skills, including advanced experience with Power BI.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and HFM/Essbase.
• High initiative, Self-Starter, Able to manage tight timelines/deadlines.

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

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