Operations Finance Manager - Houston

DESOTEC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Customizable health benefits

401k match

Paid parental leave

On-the-job training

Job summary

DESOTEC seeks an experienced Operations Finance Manager for its Houston hub. This role involves financial planning, operational finance, and commercial analysis, contributing to profitability across multiple production facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 6–10 years of relevant experience, and strong financial modeling skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, unlimited PTO, customizable health benefits, and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in FP&A, operational finance, or commercial finance.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital-intensive environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and present monthly financial performance analysis.
• Provide financial oversight across multiple production sites.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to operations and sales leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical capabilities

Advanced Excel proficiency

Business partnering mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics / Navision

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Operations Finance Manager to support the financial performance of our US operations, including multiple production facilities and our Houston commercial hub. This role combines financial planning & analysis, operational finance, plant controlling, and commercial margin analysis, partnering closely with plant leadership and sales teams to drive profitability, cost discipline, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for US operations.
• Prepare and present monthly financial performance analysis, highlighting key drivers and variances.
• Develop financial models to support operational, commercial, and strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs for leadership.

Operational Finance & Plant Controlling

• Provide financial oversight across multiple production sites, partnering with plant managers.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and production variances.
• Analyze standard costs and operational efficiency metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and reduce cost‑to‑serve.
• Support capital expenditure evaluations and ROI analysis for operational investments.

Commercial & Margin Analysis

• Partner with the Houston sales hub to support revenue planning and performance tracking.
• Perform gross margin analysis by product, customer, and segment.
• Support pricing decisions through value‑based pricing and contribution margin analysis.
• Analyze cost‑to‑serve and customer profitability to support commercial strategy.
• Provide financial input into contract reviews and major commercial negotiations.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance partner to operations, supply chain, and sales leadership.
• Translate operational and commercial performance data into actionable financial insights.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives to improve profitability and working capital.

Reporting & Controls

• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes in collaboration with accounting teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial policies.
• Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, data integrity, and ERP utilization.

Logistics

• Location: Houston, TX
• Schedule: Hybrid, with regular in‑office presence required
• Travel: As needed to U.S. locations

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred
• 6–10+ years of experience in FP&A, operational finance, plant controlling, or commercial finance
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital‑intensive environments strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics / Navision preferred)
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis, and profitability drivers

Personal Skills

• Proven team lead capabilities
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering mindset
• Ability to influence operational and sales stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi‑site, fast‑paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid bi‑weekly ($100,000 - $130,000 annual, exempt)
• Unlimited PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
• Immersion in a dynamic, innovative, and sustainable company
• Customizable health benefits package with a multitude of options including vision and dental. Benefits effective on day one
• Dollar‑for‑Dollar 401k match up to 4% of annual salary
• Paid Holidays
• On‑the‑Job training for all positions including any possible promotions
• Career progression plans
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Account Options