Manufacturing Finance Senior Specialist
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Manufacturing Finance Senior Specialist
As a Manufacturing Finance Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for
- Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operating review processes for manufacturing operations.
- Partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations leaders to drive financial and operational performance.
- Monitoring and analyzing key manufacturing KPIs, including productivity, labor efficiency, inventory levels, material utilization, absorption, and working capital.
- Providing financial insights and recommendations to improve plant profitability, operational efficiency, and cash generation.
- Performing variance analysis, standard costing reviews, and operational performance reporting.
- Driving accountability through the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning activities.
- Supporting cost reduction initiatives, productivity projects, continuous improvement efforts, and capital investment analyses.
- Identifying financial risks and opportunities and working with operational stakeholders to develop corrective action plans.
- Communicating financial results, business trends, and recommendations to business and functional leadership teams.
- Leading medium-sized projects and contributing to larger cross-functional initiatives that support manufacturing growth and operational excellence.
To be successful in this role, you will
- Have a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in FP&A, Manufacturing Finance, Operations Finance, Cost Accounting, or related financial roles.
- Demonstrate experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and KPI reporting.
- Have experience supporting manufacturing operations, industrial production environments, or supply chain organizations.
- Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.
- Demonstrate effective communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Have strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and standard costing methodologies.
- Strong understanding of plant operations, productivity metrics, inventory management, and working capital optimization.
- Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, financial planning tools, and data analytics platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and lead improvement initiatives.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or operations-driven environment.
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- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
- Comprehensive private medical care options.
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
- Tailored financial programs.
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
You will be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefit programs, including health and welfare benefits. This position is eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. In addition, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans and policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Senior Specialist - FP&A Operations
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