Finance Operations Manager

Direct GmbH; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Health coverage

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Direct GmbH in Kearny, NJ is seeking a hands-on Finance Operations Manager to blend cost accounting, inventory control, and operational finance on the plant floor. You will partner with plant leadership to track production and cost performance, perform cost analyses, oversee inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in finance or manufacturing operations, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business, strong Excel skills, and SAP

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, product costing, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to track production, orders, and cost performance.
• Perform cost analysis and investigate variances between actual and estimated costs.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction efforts.
• Oversee inventory accuracy including physical counts, adjustments, and reporting.
• Review budgets, capital expenditures, and vendor agreements.
• Deliver clear financial reporting and insights to management.
• Assist with audits and special projects as needed.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the job Finance Operations Manager

Finance Operations Manager

Kearny, NJ | Full Time On-Site

We're partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Finance Operations Manager someone whos hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact on the plant floor. This role blends cost accounting, inventory control, and operational finance in a fast-paced production environment.

What You'll Do

Partner with plant leadership to track production, orders, and cost performance

Perform cost analysis and investigate variances between actual and estimated costs

Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction efforts

Oversee inventory accuracy including physical counts, adjustments, and reporting

Review budgets, capital expenditures, and vendor agreements

Deliver clear financial reporting and insights to management

Assist with audits and special projects as needed

What You'll Bring

5-10 years of experience in finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)

Strong knowledge of inventory management, product costing, and variance analysis

Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred

Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Salary: $90,000 $110,000 per year (based on experience)

Bonus eligibility and a strong benefits package (PTO, 401k, health coverage)

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