Manufacturing Finance Transformation Lead

Norsk Hydro; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro North America is seeking a Financial Operations Expert to drive finance transformation across manufacturing operations, partnering with Plant Controllers, Regional Finance, and business leaders to strengthen governance and processes.

You will lead ERP implementations, automation, standardized reporting, and cross-functional initiatives across Finance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, and Corporate Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, controlling, cost accounting, or financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with Finance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, and Corporate Accounting.
• Provide technical leadership on manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, costing, and financial reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and financial trends to develop recommendations for operations decisions.
• Develop and enhance reporting, analytics, and performance metrics for leadership visibility.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and standardization.
• Provide mentorship to Plant Controllers and regional finance teams to strengthen capability.

Skills

ERP implementations

Financial governance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Excel

Power BI

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

AS400

Hyperion

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Hydro North America is seeking a Financial Operations Expert to drive finance transformation across manufacturing operations, partnering with Plant Controllers, Regional Finance, and business leaders to strengthen governance and processes.

You will lead ERP implementations, automation, standardized reporting, and cross-functional initiatives across Finance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, and Corporate Accounting.