Senior Finance Manager

Synergy Search is proud to partner with a private equity-backed company experiencing strong growth and operational transformation. This organization is committed to scaling efficiently, driving innovation, and creating long-term value through strategic investments and operational excellence. As part of this partnership, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Finance Manager to join their high-performing team.

The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for leading a finance team that directly partners with operations to drive performance across key strategic, financial, and operational objectives. This role serves as a critical liaison between finance and operational leadership, providing analysis, insights, and guidance to support decision-making and efficiency initiatives.

Ideal candidates will combine deep financial expertise with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset. The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, influence stakeholders, and lead a collaborative team will be essential to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic finance liaison to operational leaders, including GMs and engineers, providing financial guidance to drive business outcomes.
• Design and oversee robust financial models that evaluate production capacity, operational efficiency, and performance metrics.
• Create and maintain real-time dashboards and key performance indicators to support data-driven management.
• Transform complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations that enhance cost management and productivity.
• Deliver detailed analysis on cost structures—such as labor, overhead, and yield metrics—to uncover optimization opportunities.
• Standardize financial tools, processes, and reporting structures to ensure consistency across departments and functions.
• Partner with the accounting team to produce monthly reports for executive and operational review, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Direct the budgeting and forecasting process for operations, aligning financial plans with strategic priorities.
• Support short-term cash planning by preparing and analyzing rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, offering mentorship, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive finance experience, including exposure to operational finance and leadership responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience partnering with manufacturing, warehouse, or supply chain teams to support performance goals.
• Advanced skills in building financial models to support strategic planning and operational analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain KPI frameworks and reporting dashboards.
• Proficiency in Power BI is required; experience with other financial analytics or ERP systems is a plus.
• Proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a sharp eye for detail and efficiency opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptability and confidence working in fast-paced, evolving environments, particularly within private equity-backed organizations.