Finance Manager - Manufacturing | Rochester, NY
A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Finance Manager to join its growing team. This is a high-impact position with visibility across the business—ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and brings strong analytical capabilities. For the right candidate, this role is positioned to be fast-tracked into a VP-level seat based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of KPI and metric reporting to support strategic decision-making
- Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, supply chain, leadership) to ensure financial visibility and accountability
- Support and help drive the financial modeling and due diligence related to M&A activity
- Assist in the integration of acquisitions into financial reporting and planning processes
- Participate in month-end close, variance analysis, and budget/forecast preparation
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within finance and operations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/MBA preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting, ideally within manufacturing
- Proven experience building out KPI/metric dashboards and operational reporting
- Exposure to M&A transactions or corporate development activities is a plus
- Strong systems skills (Excel, ERP platforms, Power BI or similar tools)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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