Financial Operations Expert

Norsk Hydro; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro North America seeks a Financial Operations Expert to provide expert financial guidance across North American Manufacturing Operations. You will partner with Plant Controllers, Regional Finance, and business leaders to standardize processes, drive finance transformation, and strengthen governance.

You will lead ERP initiatives, automation, and reporting enhancements, while mentoring finance teams and promoting continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, controlling, cost accounting, financial operations, or manufacturing accounting.
• Extensive experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and partnering with finance and operations leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, automation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, overhead absorption, financial reporting, and operational finance.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial and operational issues.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Advanced understanding of financial governance, internal controls, compliance requirements, and risk management within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, automation, digital finance solutions, process optimization, and reporting enhancements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Corporate Accounting to improve financial processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational performance.
• Provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, costing methodologies, financial reporting, and compliance matters.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, operational metrics, financial trends, and key performance indicators to develop recommendations that improve business performance and support operational decision-making.
• Develop and enhance reporting, analytics, and performance metrics that improve financial visibility and support leadership decision-making.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing finance processes through automation, technology, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead financial assessments related to new manufacturing processes, system implementations, organizational initiatives, and business process improvements, providing recommendations that support operational and financial objectives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to Plant Controllers, Regional Finance teams, and finance professionals to strengthen organizational capability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, financial stewardship, collaboration, and operational excellence throughout the North American finance organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Financial governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

AS400

Hyperion

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary

The Financial Operations Expert is a technical resource within the Global Business Services Finance organization, responsible for providing expert financial guidance and leadership across Hydro's North American Manufacturing Operations. The role partners with Plant Controllers, Regional Finance, and business leaders to resolve complex manufacturing finance issues, lead cross-functional initiatives, implement standardized financial processes, and advance finance transformation efforts that improve operational performance and strengthen financial governance.

What you will be doing

• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, automation, digital finance solutions, process optimization, and reporting enhancements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Corporate Accounting to improve financial processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational performance.
• Provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, costing methodologies, financial reporting, and compliance matters.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, operational metrics, financial trends, and key performance indicators to develop recommendations that improve business performance and support operational decision-making.
• Develop and enhance reporting, analytics, and performance metrics that improve financial visibility and support leadership decision-making.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing finance processes through automation, technology, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead financial assessments related to new manufacturing processes, system implementations, organizational initiatives, and business process improvements, providing recommendations that support operational and financial objectives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to Plant Controllers, Regional Finance teams, and finance professionals to strengthen organizational capability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, financial stewardship, collaboration, and operational excellence throughout the North American finance organization.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, controlling, cost accounting, financial operations, or manufacturing accounting.
• Extensive experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and partnering with finance and operations leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, automation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, overhead absorption, financial reporting, and operational finance.
• Demonstrated experience leading finance transformation, business process improvement, ERP implementations, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial and operational issues.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Advanced understanding of financial governance, internal controls, compliance requirements, and risk management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex initiatives while balancing strategic priorities and operational execution.
• Expert proficiency with Oracle, SAP S/4HANA, AS400, Hyperion, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and other financial reporting and analytics tools.
• Strong organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. As part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]