Operational Finance Manager

LHH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH, partnered with a growing private organization in the Kansas City area, seeks an Operational Finance Manager to join the team and drive financial performance.

This role blends finance, accounting, operations, and strategic business partnering, working closely with executive leadership to influence key business decisions and long-term planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-10 years of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering experience.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or related credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting activities.
• Partner with business leaders to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Develop financial models and provide decision support for strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate monthly financial reviews and KPI discussions.
• Support capital planning, investment analysis, and special projects.

Skills

financial analysis

budgeting

forecasting

business partnering

financial modeling

strategic planning

KPI discussions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Operational Finance Manager | Kansas City Metro

I'm partnering with a growing, privately held organization that is looking to add an Operational Finance Manager to its team.

This is a highly visible role that combines finance, accounting, operations, and strategic business partnering. The individual selected will work closely with executive leadership to drive financial performance, support long-term planning initiatives, and influence key business decisions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting activities
• Partner with business leaders to improve profitability and operational efficiency
• Develop financial models and provide decision support for strategic initiatives
• Facilitate monthly financial reviews and KPI discussions
• Support capital planning, investment analysis, and special projects

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-10 years of strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering experience
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or related credentials are a plus

Why Consider It?

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed