Manufacturing Finance Transformation Lead

Norsk Hydro; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Bonus plan

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Financial Operations Expert to drive finance transformation for North American manufacturing operations. You will partner with Plant Controllers, regional finance, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, implement standardized processes, and strengthen financial governance across sites.

The role requires a CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent certification and 8+ years in manufacturing finance, with strong knowledge of ERP systems, costing, and reporting.

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.

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, IT, 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 KPIs 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 thinking

Communication

Relationship management

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

AS/400

Hyperion

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Financial Operations Expert to drive finance transformation for North American manufacturing operations. You will partner with Plant Controllers, regional finance, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, implement standardized processes, and strengthen financial governance across sites.

The role requires a CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent certification and 8+ years in manufacturing finance, with strong knowledge of ERP systems, costing, and reporting.