Plant Finance Manager

We are looking for an Plant Finance Manager/Controller for a 3- 4month contract position in Cincinnati, Ohio. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist with manufacturing experience who can connect operational performance with financial strategy and help leaders make informed business decisions. The role will support cost control, planning, reporting, and investment analysis while working closely with plant and business leadership. This role can be primarily remote based out of the Northern KY facility with some travel to Texas (monthly).

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary finance partner to operations leaders, translating plant performance data into meaningful financial insight and measurable business outcomes.
• Work with plant management to uncover efficiency opportunities, track savings initiatives, and measure results against operational and financial targets.
• Prepare and deliver analysis on major cost categories such as labor, materials, overhead, and freight to highlight trends and support corrective action.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities by providing accurate financial modeling and performance expectations.
• Evaluate capital spending proposals and assist leadership in assessing the financial impact and value of significant projects.
• Perform recurring monthly reviews of production costs, material usage, labor performance, overhead spending, and product mix to explain variances and improve visibility.
• Analyze manufacturing and operating metrics to support productivity, profitability, and overall financial health within the business unit.
• Support reporting and analytics improvements through tools such as Power BI, OneStream, Hyperion, SAP S/4HANA, and AI-enabled solutions while partnering with IT to strengthen data accuracy and consistency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of finance or accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, including manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Experience with financial reporting, general ledger activity, month-end close, and financial statement audit support.
• Solid understanding of income statement analysis and the financial drivers that influence plant and business performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and enterprise performance tools such as OneStream, Hyperion or Essbase, and SAP S/4HANA.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with operational and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical judgment, problem-solving ability, and initiative, with interest in using AI tools to improve reporting quality and efficiency.