Specialist, Operations Finance

Entegris Professional Solutions, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Operations Finance Specialist to join our Global Operations Finance team.

The role focuses on delivering business insights, manufacturing performance analytics, and executive reporting to enable data-driven decisions across global manufacturing operations. The role requires 3–5+ years in Manufacturing/Operations Finance, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and experience with ERP/BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Finance or Cost Accounting.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with large data sets and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing performance analytics and identify drivers, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support monthly Plant Finance Reviews and consolidate performance reporting for management reviews.
• Analyze manufacturing cost drivers, trends, and variances; support cost roll analyses.
• Partner with Reporting COE to ensure reporting quality and translate outputs into insights.
• Collaborate with Plant Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Operations

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP BPC

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Operations Finance

Job Description: The Role

We are seeking a Operation Finance Analyst to join our Global Operation Finance team. In this role, you will support the Global Operations Excellence organization by delivering business insights, manufacturing performance analytics, executive reporting, and operational financial analysis that enable data-driven decision making across global manufacturing operations. You will also partner closely with the Reporting Center of Excellence (COE), Plant Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain organizations to improve operational performance visibility and support enterprise-wide Operations Excellence initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Manufacturing Performance Analytics
  • Analyze operational and financial performance across manufacturing sites.
  • Identify performance drivers, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide analytical support for manufacturing KPI metrics.
• Executive Reporting & Business Performance Reviews
  • Support monthly Plant Finance Reviews and prepare consolidated performance reporting for management reviews.
  • Consolidate operational and financial information across divisions & plants.
  • Prepare management reporting materials and support executive business reviews.
• Manufacturing Cost & Operational Analysis
  • Support manufacturing cost roll analysis and cost performance reviews.
  • Analyze manufacturing cost drivers, trends, and operational variances.
  • Support financial evaluation of manufacturing initiatives.
• Reporting COE Partnership
  • Partner with the Reporting COE to ensure reporting consistency and data quality.
  • Translate reporting outputs into meaningful business insights.
  • Support reporting automation and continuous process improvements.
• Cross-functional Business Partnership
  • Partner with Plant Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate Finance.
  • Support strategic initiatives through business analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

What We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3~5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Finance, Operations Finance, Plant Finance, or Cost Accountant.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint skills (e.g., pivots, lookups, basic modeling, clear executive-ready slides).
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting tools (Power BI a plus); ability to create repeatable dashboards and automated reporting.
• Experience using ERP and planning tools (SAP ERP, SAP BPC, Oracle, BPC or similar a plus).

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• Proactive, continuous-learning mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with strong ownership of deliverables and timelines.
• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively cross-functionally with a customer-service mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; able to adapt, multitask, and take on new responsibilities as needed.

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation: $76,000- $95,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

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At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better. Learn more about why people enjoy working at Entegris.