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Senior Manager, Financial Operations – Manufacturing
Location: Aurora, CO
Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000 annually, with potential bonus
An innovative, growth-oriented manufacturer is looking for a Senior Financial Operations Leader to drive financial strategy and operational excellence across two major production facilities. In this highly impactful role, you'll act as a key financial advisor to plant leadership, using data to inform decisions and shape the future of a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing operation.
About The Role
This position serves as the financial lead for a large-scale manufacturing site in Aurora, CO, while also supporting a secondary plant out of state. You'll work side by side with operations leadership to turn performance data into actionable insights, uncover cost efficiencies, and contribute to major planning efforts. The role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional ready to step into a strategic, operations-facing role with executive visibility.
What You’ll Do
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Location: Aurora, CO
Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000 annually, with potential bonus
An innovative, growth-oriented manufacturer is looking for a Senior Financial Operations Leader to drive financial strategy and operational excellence across two major production facilities. In this highly impactful role, you'll act as a key financial advisor to plant leadership, using data to inform decisions and shape the future of a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing operation.
About The Role
This position serves as the financial lead for a large-scale manufacturing site in Aurora, CO, while also supporting a secondary plant out of state. You'll work side by side with operations leadership to turn performance data into actionable insights, uncover cost efficiencies, and contribute to major planning efforts. The role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional ready to step into a strategic, operations-facing role with executive visibility.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze performance metrics and operational data to uncover trends, optimize costs, and drive accountability.
- Serve as the primary financial partner to plant leadership, connecting daily decisions with long-term financial outcomes.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, and support strategic planning for both facilities.
- Develop financial models to evaluate investments, process improvements, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product costing, capital initiatives, and special projects.
- Present monthly financial performance updates to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
- Oversee routine cost accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Continuously assess and improve financial controls and internal processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or cost accounting—ideally in a manufacturing setting
- Strong working knowledge of standard cost systems and plant operations
- Ability to synthesize data into clear, compelling business insights
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; comfortable handling large datasets
- Proven leadership experience, with a collaborative and hands-on approach
- High level of adaptability and the ability to thrive in a growing, fast-changing environment
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Salary : $140,000 - $170,000
