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Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

$110,000 - $150,000k

Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first?   For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs.   We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.  

Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time  positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you.   If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!

Finance Manager – FP&A & Cost Optimization

Position Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Finance Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering efforts with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency. This role will leverage data and analytics—particularly through Power BI and SAP—to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business goals

• Partner closely with business leaders to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions, and drive accountability on performance

• Identify, analyze, and track cost-saving initiatives across departments, including operational and overhead expenses

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning and cost optimization strategies

• Utilize Power BI to build dashboards and visualizations that provide actionable insights into financial and operational performance

• Leverage SAP data to conduct deep-dive analyses on cost drivers, variances, and trends

• Perform detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actuals vs. forecast) and clearly communicate key drivers to stakeholders

• Support cost accounting activities, including analysis of product costs, margins, and operational efficiencies

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, planning processes, and data integrity

• Prepare and present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred)

• 5–8+ years of experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or cost-focused finance roles

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

• Hands-on experience with SAP (FI/CO or related modules preferred)

• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including dashboard development and data modeling

• Solid background in manufacturing cost accounting and cost analysis

• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities

• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and influence business decisions