Plant Finance Manager

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PAI Pharmaceuticals in Greenville, SC seeks a Plant Finance Manager to lead plant-level cost accounting, inventory forecasting, and operational finance. You will partner with Operations and Supply Chain to optimize cash flow and working capital, driving financial performance.

Responsibilities include month-end close, variance analysis, and translating production plans into financial insights for leadership. Strong ERP and cost accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial analyst or accounting role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle (SAP preferred).
• Demonstrated cost accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own plant-level cost accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance, bill of material and routing validation, labor and overhead rate analysis, and absorption accounting.
• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, yield, and mix variances.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to ensure accurate costing for new products, process changes, and capital projects.
• Monitor inventory valuation and cost flow assumptions in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Perform month-end close activities including production variance analysis, PPV reconciliation, absorption analysis, labor reconciliation, inventory analysis, journal entry preparation, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Analyze and communicate financial performance versus targets, highlighting trends, risks, and drivers of variance.
• Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting documentation in compliance with GAAP and third-party audit requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Manufacturing finance

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Plant Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director Finance Operations

Location: Greenville, SC

Job Summary

The Financial Manager provides plant-level financial and operational support to PAI Pharmaceuticals, with primary responsibility for cost accounting, inventory forecasting, and operational finance. This role partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain to drive financial performance, inventory optimization, and working capital efficiency. Responsibilities include ownership of cost accounting activities, month-end close, and forward-looking financial analysis, ensuring alignment between operational decisions and financial outcomes.

The Financial Manager serves as a key liaison between Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain, translating production plans, inventory movements, and supply decisions into actionable financial insights.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Accounting

• Own plant-level cost accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance, bill of material and routing validation, labor and overhead rate analysis, and absorption accounting
• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, yield, and mix variances
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to ensure accurate costing for new products, process changes, and capital projects
• Monitor inventory valuation and cost flow assumptions in accordance with GAAP and company policy

Financial Analysis & Month-End Close

• Perform month-end close activities including production variance analysis, purchase price variance (PPV) reconciliation, absorption analysis, labor reconciliation, inventory analysis, journal entry preparation, and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Analyze and communicate financial performance versus targets, highlighting trends, risks, and drivers of variance
• Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting documentation in compliance with GAAP and third-party audit requirements

Inventory Forecasting & Supply Chain Finance

• Partner with Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations to develop and maintain rolling forecasts for finished goods and raw material inventory aligned with demand plans, production schedules, and purchasing strategies
• Analyze volume, mix, yield, and efficiency impacts on inventory balances, absorption, cost of goods sold, and working capital
• Support raw material forecasting by analyzing historical consumption, bills of material, supplier lead times, and minimum order quantities to identify financial risks and cash optimization opportunities
• Own financial analysis of inventory turns, days on hand (DOH), and slow-moving / excess / obsolete (SLOB) exposure, including reserve modeling and trend reporting
• Translate MRP outputs and production plans into financial projections for inventory balances, PPV, absorption, and cash flow

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support preparation of plant financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow impacts
• Maintain a rolling production and absorption model outlining volume and mix impacts versus plan
• Participate as Finance representative in production planning, S&OP, or IBP discussions, providing financial insight into trade-offs between service levels, inventory investment, cost, and capacity utilization
• Develop and monitor forecast accuracy and bias metrics related to inventory and production assumptions

Operations & Capital Support

• Work closely with Operations to understand and quantify the financial impact of OEE performance, throughput, and labor efficiency
• Monitor, analyze, and report on fixed assets and capital projects, including capitalization, depreciation, and budget-to-actual tracking
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying financial opportunities tied to operational performance and inventory management

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
• English proficiency required
• Must have valid authorization to work in the United States

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial analyst or accounting role, preferably in manufacturing
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle (SAP preferred)
• Demonstrated cost accounting experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed

PAI Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Nivagen participates in E-Verify.

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