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As an Operations Finance Manager, Aerospace, you will support the businesses by providing accurate data and analysis related to product costs, manufacturing and distribution operations, and variances. You will manage the Operations Finance activities for numerous US plant locations improving the Aerospace department. You will report to the Senior Manager, Operations Finance. The position will be placed in PPG's General Office in Pittsburgh, PA and will follow PPG's hybrid work policy.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team through coaching, goal setting, training and standardization of responsibilities, collaboration and implementation of process improvements.
• You will oversee a group of 8 Operations Finance team members, subject to fluctuate slightly.
• Main contact and partner to Operations and Finance leadership.
• Oversight of month end close activities related to manufacturing operations and preparation of internal management reporting.
• Support team in their responsibilities of providing the business with profit analysis in communication of manufacturing spend results and variances, purchase price variance, period costs, estimates, and manufacturing strategy.
• Manage completion of inventory accounts including trend analysis, monthly account reconciliation approvals, physical inventory audits, and physical inventory reconciliation approvals.
• You will support the team in completion of the annual budget and product re-costs to support accurate inventory valuation and decisions focused on product profitability.
• Support ad hoc Operations, Finance, and other function requests, such as capital projects and product costing analyses.
• Ensure team members procedures are performed following internal control requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 6+ years of finance and accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership Skills.
• Experience with large Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as Oracle, SAP, or QAD, and technical proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing plant locations on a quarterly basis. 

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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