Manager, Operations Finance - ManufacturingRexdale, Ontario or Langley, British Columbia (Hybrid)
MacDonald Search Group has been asked by our manufacturing client to recruit a Manager, Operations Finance to support financial performance across multiple production facilities.
This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement, helping drive profitability, cost transparency, and operational decision-making.
Some of what you will do:
- Lead standard costing, inventory costing, and cost accounting processes across multiple manufacturing sites
- Develop and maintain costing methodologies covering materials, labour, overhead, and inventory valuation
- Support pricing decisions through profitability analysis and product cost validation
- Analyze manufacturing variances and provide recommendations to improve operational performance
- Lead month-end activities related to inventory, costing, accruals, and operational financial reporting
- Partner with plant leadership teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Track operational performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
- Support capital investment analysis, productivity initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
- Serve as a key finance business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and plant leadership teams
- Drive standardization of finance processes, reporting, and best practices across manufacturing locations
- Develop reporting tools and analytics that improve decision-making and financial visibility
You should have the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of progressive finance experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory management, and variance analysis
- Experience supporting plant operations, manufacturing leadership, or multi-site environments
- Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
- Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operational leaders
- CPA designation considered an asset
- Experience supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives is highly desirable
What's in it for you:
- Opportunity to join a well-established North American manufacturing organization
- High-impact role with visibility across operations, finance, and executive leadership
- Competitive compensation package
- Pension savings program
- Opportunity to influence operational performance and drive meaningful business improvements
- Career growth within a multi-site manufacturing environment
If this sounds like a role where you could excel, please apply.
MacDonald Search Group works with our clients to build diverse, high-performing teams reflective of the Canadian employment landscape. All applications are considered. Thank you for your interest.