We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Finance Manager in the manufacturing sector, based in Salinas, California. As a Finance Manager, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities revolving around financial management, variance analysis, and financial modelling. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations and maintaining accurate costings.
Responsibilities: • Conduct detailed variance analysis on key financial metrics, including production costs, labor, material usage, and overhead, providing insights and actionable recommendations. • Engage in the creation of data models to support financial analysis and decision making • Oversee standard cost modeling, ensuring accurate calculations for raw materials, labor, and overhead allocations. • Ensure product costing is accurate, conducting variance and margin analysis as necessary • Regularly prepare and present Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and trends • Conduct performance analysis of labor and material usage variances • Utilize Sage Intacct for financial management tasks • Assist in streamlining financial processes within a standard costing environment • Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action as needed • Process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently, while maintaining precise customer credit records • Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role. • Strong knowledge and experience in Variance Analysis. • Proficiency in Financial Modeling. • Familiarity with Standard Costing techniques. • Experience with financial software, preferably Sage Intacct. • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.