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Finance Manager, Operations

Vickers Engineering, Inc.

New Troy, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Vickers Engineering rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

Finance Manager, Operations
Location: New Troy, MI
Department: Finance
Reports To: Director of Finance
Join Our Team
Vickers Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Finance Manager, Operations to serve as a key business partner to plant leadership and operations teams. This position plays a critical role in driving financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, reporting, cost analysis, and internal controls within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing finance experience, a deep understanding of inventory and cost accounting, and the ability to collaborate across departments to improve operational and financial results.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and support cost center managers through detailed financial analysis and insights.
  • Develop and manage monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range financial planning activities.
  • Analyze plant financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Deliver weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting packages for plant.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.

Financial Reporting & Close Process
  • Manage and support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting.
  • Ensure financial results are accurate, timely, and in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Analyze income statement and balance sheet results to identify key business trends and risks.
  • Support internal and external audit activities.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
  • Oversee inventory valuation and costing activities, including standard costing, usage variances, and reserve calculations.
  • Manage inventory reserves, including Excess & Obsolete (E&O), and other inventory-related reserves.
  • Monitor capitalization variances, PPV, inventory adjustments, and scrap reporting processes.
  • Ensure inventory accounting practices comply with company policies and internal controls.
  • Partner with operations and inventory control teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce waste.

Operational Business Partnership
  • Build strong relationships across operations, engineering, supply chain, human resources, and plant leadership teams.
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to operations leadership.
  • Drive transparency and accountability through key performance indicators and operational metrics.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, productivity improvement, and process optimization.

Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment through controls testing, balance sheet reviews, and process standardization.
  • Support compliance initiatives and process documentation efforts.
  • Assist with the optimization and maintenance of financial systems, procedures, policies, and reporting tools.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and business controls.

Special Projects
  • Complete ad hoc financial analyses and special projects requested by leadership.
  • Support ERP system improvements, reporting enhancements, and other finance-related initiatives.

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required.

Qualifications
Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing, corporate, or plant environment.
  • Previous experience as a Plant Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant, or similar role preferred.
  • Experience supporting:
    • Budgeting and forecasting
    • Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
    • Manufacturing financial reporting
    • Variance analysis
    • Business planning
    • Cost accounting and inventory valuation

Technical Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and manufacturing accounting principles.
  • Experience with inventory valuation and standard costing methodologies.
  • Understanding of BOM's, Process Routings, and part(s).
  • Knowledge of capitalization variances, scrap accounting, inventory reserves, and cost analysis.
  • Strong background in internal controls and audit support.
  • Proficiency with Plex ERP system or similar manufacturing systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
  • Experience with financial consolidation.

Leadership Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to influence decisions through data-driven financial analysis.
  • Proven ability to work effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join Vickers Engineering?
  • Opportunity to directly influence plant performance and profitability.
  • High visibility role with regular interaction with plant and corporate leadership.
  • Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Being a part of a team who wants to continue successes within a growing manufacturing organization.

If you are a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, solving complex business challenges, and driving results in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

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