Operations Finance Director

Tiger BioSciences; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger BioSciences in San Antonio, TX, seeks an Operations Finance Director to partner with plant leadership, drive profitability, cost control and efficiency.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cost analyses, and KPI development; lead CapEx ROI work and strengthen internal controls.

This role requires manufacturing finance experience; CPA/CMA preferred and ability to translate operational data into actionable insights for sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations finance within a manufacturing environment.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Valid Class C drivers license.
• Clearance of favorable background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant budgeting and forecasting, integrating operational inputs.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for plant performance.
• Conduct variance analysis on production costs and operational KPIs.
• Maintain and monitor standard costs for products and processes.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances; recommend corrective actions.
• Support annual recosting exercises and cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for conversion cost, productivity, and efficiency.
• Perform ROI analyses for capital projects and CapEx allocation.

Skills

ERP implementation

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

MBA preferred

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Purpose

The Operations Finance Director is a strategic partner to plant leadership, responsible for driving financial performance, cost control, and operational efficiency. This role ensures accurate reporting, compliance with corporate policies, and provides actionable insights to improve profitability, reliability and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level budgeting and forecasting, integrating operational inputs


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for plant performance


• Conduct variance analysis on production costs and operational KPIs

Cost Accounting & Control

• Maintain and monitor standard costs for products and processes


• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances; recommend corrective actions


• Support annual recosting exercises and cost optimization initiatives

Operational Performance

• Partner with plant leadership to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities


• Develop dashboards and KPIs for conversion cost, productivity, and efficiency

Capital Investment & ROI

• Perform ROI analysis for capital projects and major initiatives


• Support decision-making on CapEx allocation and resource utilization

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies and regulatory standardsMaintain strong controls around inventory and fixed assets


• Support internal and external audits

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to align financial goals with operational priorities


• Provide financial training to plant staff on cost control and budgeting principles


• Sustainability & Special Projects


• Track and report greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability metrics


• Lead initiatives for process improvement, automation, and ERP optimization

Skills

• Proficient in ERP system implementation (NetSuite preferred)


• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial modeling


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required (MBA preferred)


• 5+ years in operations finance within a manufacturing environment


• CPA or CMA preferred


• Valid Class C drivers license


• Clearance of favorable background investigation required