Corporate Finance Manager

Job Title

Corporate Finance Manager – Manufacturing

Location

Columbus, Ohio
(Fully in‑office)

Compensation

Base salary up to $115,000 (commensurate with experience)
Bonus eligibility and full benefits package

Reports To

Director of Finance / CFO

Position Summary

We are seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to support a growing manufacturing organization in the Columbus area. This fully in‑office role partners closely with operations and executive leadership to drive financial planning, improve cost visibility, and support data‑driven decision‑making across plant and corporate functions. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment and thrives in a hands‑on, operationally focused finance role.

Why Join Us

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• High‑impact finance role with direct exposure to manufacturing operations and executive leadership.
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• Opportunity to influence cost structure, margins, and operational performance.
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• Stable, fully in‑office environment with a collaborative leadership team.
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• Competitive base salary up to $115k plus bonus opportunity and benefits.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes with a strong focus on manufacturing operations.
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• Analyze plant‑level financial performance, including labor, material, overhead, inventory, and margin drivers.
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• Support product costing, standard cost maintenance, and variance analysis (labor, material, overhead).
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• Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to identify cost improvement and efficiency opportunities.
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• Develop financial models to support capital investments, capacity planning, and ROI analysis for equipment and facilities.
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• Prepare and present monthly financial results, KPIs, and operational metrics to senior leadership.
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• Support working capital initiatives, including inventory management and cash flow optimization.
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• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through collaboration with accounting and adherence to internal controls.
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• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization across the finance function.
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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
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• 5+ years of progressive corporate finance or FP&A experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, standard costing, and variance analysis.
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• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
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• Ability to translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights.
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with plant and corporate leadership.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
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• Experience supporting capital projects, productivity initiatives, or continuous improvement programs.
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• Exposure to multi‑site manufacturing or complex supply chain environments.
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