Summary
The Sr. Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all cost accounting activities within the supply chain function, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and financial support for operations. This role partners closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and FP&A teams to drive cost efficiency, improve margins, and enhance financial visibility across the supply chain.
*This is an onsite role in Twin Falls, Idaho and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates*
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update standard costs (materials, labor, overhead, machine rates) based on budgets provided by plant controllers and procurement.
Assist with new item creation and other SC finance master data.
Oversee routing accuracy in ERP systems.
Ensure accurate work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods valuation.
Analyze and report on key manufacturing variances, including purchase price variance, production variance, and absorption/volume variance. Drive root cause analysis and corrective action where necessary.
Translate financial data into operational insights for plant managers.
Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain leaders to reduce scrap and waste, and optimize labor and machine efficiency.
Provide cost support for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with cost roll-ups and estimates for new products.
Assist with monthly close for manufacturing sites.
Assist with monthly volume and cost forecasting.
Assist with updates/upgrades of SAP ERP system.
Support the implementation and optimization of planning/consolidation systems.
Controls & Compliance
Ensure strong internal controls over inventory and manufacturing costs
Maintain compliance with GAAP and company policies
Support internal and external audits
Improve accuracy and efficiency of ERP cost systems
Leadership & Process Improvement
Ability to manage and mentor others
Drive standardization of processes across plants
Identify and implement automation/reporting improvements
Champion a data-driven culture within operations
Requirements
Requirements - Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting or plant finance
Experience in standard costing and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) required
Skills & Competencies
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and activity-based costing.
Strong analytical skills with ability to connect finance to operations
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Working knowledge of SAP, Power BI and other dashboarding tools
