Manufacturing Finance Transformation Lead

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 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.