Operations Finance Manager

C.H. Guenther & Son • San Antonio, TX

2d

About The Position

The Operations Finance Manager serves as a key financial leader supporting manufacturing and operational activities across multiple locations throughout North America. This role provides financial oversight for plant operations, production performance, and cost management in a food manufacturing environment. The position partners closely with Operations leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financial support for operational decision-making. The role drives operational financial performance through cost analysis, forecasting, standardized processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; CPA or MBA is preferred.
• The role requires a minimum of eight years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods is strongly preferred.
• The position requires a strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing and distribution operations across North America is strongly preferred.
• Financial modeling experience is preferred.
• Proficient use of a computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP is required.
• The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain finance principles. This includes cost accounting, inventory accounting, and logistics-related cost management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Experience working with financial systems such as SAP is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to influence and partner across operations, supply chain, and executive leadership is critical.
• The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams are required.
• The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for operational stakeholders is essential.

Responsibilities

• The Operations Finance Manager leads financial planning, forecasting, and analytical activities for manufacturing and operations functions.
• The role ensures alignment with corporate objectives, financial targets, and operational priorities.
• The position provides financial leadership and oversight to plant accounting and cost accounting teams.
• The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across manufacturing locations.
• The Operations Finance Manager partners closely with plant leadership and operations teams.
• The role analyzes labor, material, overhead, and conversion cost drivers to improve efficiency and profitability.
• The position ensures consistent application of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across manufacturing sites.
• The Operations Finance Manager oversees standard cost systems, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• The role supports productivity and cost improvement initiatives, including labor efficiency, yield improvement, waste reduction, and overhead management.
• The position guides finance teams in the use of KPIs, operational metrics, and manufacturing performance indicators.
• The role provides financial analysis and decision support for capacity planning, production strategies, and capital investments.
• The Operations Finance Manager identifies opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• The role serves as a key liaison between plant finance teams, operations leadership, and corporate finance.
• The position coordinates and supports annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for manufacturing operations.
• The role coaches, mentors, and develops operations finance and accounting staff.
• The position fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• The Operations Finance Manager supports audits, internal reviews, and compliance activities.
• The role participates in special projects and system implementations as required.
• The position performs all other duties as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager