Manufacturing Finance Manager - Cost & Profitability Leader

Storm Search; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Search is seeking a Finance Manager for our manufacturing facility to oversee financial planning, forecasting, cost accounting and plant performance. You will partner with plant leadership to drive profitability and provide clear financial visibility.

This role leads cost variance analysis, standard cost updates, budgeting, and capital evaluation, while supporting continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5-7+ years in manufacturing cost accounting/finance.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing costs, standard costing, inventory, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to partner with plant leadership to drive results.
• Experience in Lean/manufacturing continuous improvement preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• MBA or Master’s in Finance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plant accounting system and ensure timely, accurate financial and cost reporting.
• Lead cost variance analysis and partner with plant leadership on cost control initiatives.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting per corporate guidelines.
• Oversee annual update of standard costs.
• Ensure inventory balances comply with U.S. GAAP and company policy.
• Review bills of materials for accuracy against production.
• Evaluate capital investment projects for financial accuracy and ROI.
• Partner with Plant Manager to align financial performance with operations.
• Improve financial visibility and provide analyses for strategic decisions.
• Support quality, environmental, financial systems, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and boost efficiency.
• Promote accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and presentations as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop one Cost Accountant.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Leadership

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or Master’s in Finance

Tools

Excel

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Storm Search is seeking a Finance Manager for our manufacturing facility to oversee financial planning, forecasting, cost accounting and plant performance. You will partner with plant leadership to drive profitability and provide clear financial visibility.

This role leads cost variance analysis, standard cost updates, budgeting, and capital evaluation, while supporting continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.