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Finance Lead – Manufacturing
Location:
Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a large, well-established manufacturing company in Atlanta seeking a Finance Lead – Manufacturing. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, strong visibility to senior financial and operational leadership, excellent hybrid flexibility, and a clear path for long‑term career growth.
Position Overview The Finance Lead – Manufacturing will serve as a key business partner to plant and operations leadership, providing financial insight that drives performance, efficiency, and cost optimization. This individual will act as the subject matter expert on product costing and manufacturing finance, supporting reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation. Key responsibilities include:
Partner closely with plant and operations leadership to support financial decision‑making
Lead reporting, analysis, and performance tracking across manufacturing operations
Review and analyze all aspects of product costs and standard cost structures
Drive and track cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes
Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor operational and financial performance
Identify process improvement opportunities and support lean initiatives
Provide actionable insights that improve profitability and operational efficiency
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
5–8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance
Expert‑level knowledge of standard cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Proven experience driving cost savings initiatives and process improvements
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, KPI tracking, and dashboard development
Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with plant leadership
Ability to think strategically while also working hands‑on with detailed data and analysis
Demonstrated history of job stability
Additional Information
Atlanta‑based candidates only
Hybrid work flexibility
High‑visibility role with exposure to senior financial and operational leadership
This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance professional seeking impact, visibility, and continued career advancement within a strong, growth‑oriented organization.
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Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a large, well-established manufacturing company in Atlanta seeking a Finance Lead – Manufacturing. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, strong visibility to senior financial and operational leadership, excellent hybrid flexibility, and a clear path for long‑term career growth.
Position Overview The Finance Lead – Manufacturing will serve as a key business partner to plant and operations leadership, providing financial insight that drives performance, efficiency, and cost optimization. This individual will act as the subject matter expert on product costing and manufacturing finance, supporting reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation. Key responsibilities include:
Partner closely with plant and operations leadership to support financial decision‑making
Lead reporting, analysis, and performance tracking across manufacturing operations
Review and analyze all aspects of product costs and standard cost structures
Drive and track cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes
Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor operational and financial performance
Identify process improvement opportunities and support lean initiatives
Provide actionable insights that improve profitability and operational efficiency
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
5–8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance
Expert‑level knowledge of standard cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Proven experience driving cost savings initiatives and process improvements
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, KPI tracking, and dashboard development
Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with plant leadership
Ability to think strategically while also working hands‑on with detailed data and analysis
Demonstrated history of job stability
Additional Information
Atlanta‑based candidates only
Hybrid work flexibility
High‑visibility role with exposure to senior financial and operational leadership
This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance professional seeking impact, visibility, and continued career advancement within a strong, growth‑oriented organization.
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