Finance Manager – Manufacturing
Company: NorthPoint Search Group
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Finance Manager – Manufacturing To Apply Now - email your resume
to [email protected] Who: An experienced manufacturing finance
professional with strong cost accounting expertise and leadership
capabilities. What: Serve as a strategic finance partner to
manufacturing operations, leading cost management, financial
reviews, and performance analysis. Where: Alpharetta, GA (onsite).
When: Actively hiring to support operational growth and performance
initiatives. Why: This role drives operational efficiency, cost
optimization, and financial insight in a fast-paced, growth-focused
manufacturing environment. Salary: Competitive compensation package
based on experience and qualifications. Job Summary / Description:
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Alpharetta, GA team as
a key financial partner to Manufacturing leadership. This role
oversees plant financial performance, cost accounting, budgeting,
forecasting, and variance analysis while supporting strategic
growth initiatives including acquisitions and capital investments.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical cost accounting
skills with operational insight and the ability to turn financial
data into actionable business decisions. Key Responsibilities:
Operations Finance Leadership Serve as finance lead for new
operational initiatives, acquisitions, and organic growth projects.
Own plant conversion costs, including budgeting, forecasting,
standard setting, and variance analysis. Lead monthly operating and
financial reviews with plant and operations leadership. Cost
Management & Analysis Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing
costs, operational variances, and standard costing. Lead financial
reviews of manufacturing KPIs, inventory, and ERP standards. Manage
cost allocation, cost control, and cost reduction strategies.
Analyze cost savings initiatives and track financial impact and
ROI. Provide financial analysis for capital investments,
facilities, and equipment projects. Support annual inventory audits
and recommend process improvements. Conduct ad hoc financial and
business analysis as needed. Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of
manufacturing finance experience (plant cost accountant,
controller, or plant finance manager). Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Accounting, or related field required. CPA or CMA
certification preferred. Strong knowledge of cost accounting
methodologies, inventory management, and product costing. Advanced
Excel modeling skills. Experience with ERP systems and financial
software. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership
skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Benefits: Competitive compensation package. Opportunity to partner
directly with manufacturing leadership. High-impact role supporting
acquisitions and growth initiatives. Career advancement potential
within a growing organization. Finance Manager role in Alpharetta,
GA leading manufacturing cost accounting, plant financial reviews,
budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance analysis.
Keywords: NorthPoint Search Group, Chattanooga , Finance Manager – Manufacturing, Accounting, Auditing , Alpharetta, Tennessee
