Aston Carter · 3 days ago
Operational Finance Manager
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expAston Carter is a global leader in the life sciences industry seeking an Operational Finance Manager to join its team. This role will oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities while providing strategic insights to leadership teams.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and distribute budget guidelines and submission templates for functional leaders
Define and communicate timelines for budget submissions and associated presentations
Review initial budget inputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with guidelines
Prepare and present the annual operational site budget
Partner with regional teams to address planning and forecasting challenges
Analyze monthly forecast submissions, comparing results to actuals, prior plans, and previous forecasts
Deliver consolidated monthly forecast updates to site leadership
Prepare and present financial projections as required
Support the creation of financial reports to meet internal and external reporting standards
Compile monthly reporting packages and provide performance commentary for the site
Manage the collection, processing, consolidation, and reporting of financial results
Stay informed on updates to accounting standards and reporting requirements
Develop and monitor the financial components of the site’s strategic plan
Communicate monthly financial results to management and recommend improvements when appropriate
Prioritize and assign tasks within the finance team to maintain high-quality outputs
Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost reduction opportunities for the site
Prepare materials for cost committee meetings and coordinate related activities
Actively participate in and support financial initiatives led by cost committees
Conduct site-level cost variance analyses
Track and report progress on savings initiatives
Assist management in ensuring accuracy and compliance in routine financial reporting
Develop and report key financial metrics to evaluate business performance
Oversee the calculation and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs)
Lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of financial reporting systems and processes
Execute special financial projects and analyses as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Cost Accounting
Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting or standard cost processes
6–8 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance
Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing a team of accounting or finance professionals is required
Strong expertise in cost accounting and FP&A
Hands-on experience with inventory accounting using the standard cost method
Proven ability to communicate financial information effectively across multiple stakeholder groups and organizational levels
Excellent communication, planning, change‑management, and results‑driven skills
Strategic thinker with demonstrated leadership capabilities
Solid understanding of financial modeling techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF), ROI, payback analysis, and related methodologies
Broad knowledge of key accounting areas such as cost accounting, distribution, sales & marketing, and R&D
Experience working within a global organization, including familiarity with foreign exchange impacts and inter‑company transactions
Proficiency with standard desktop tools (Excel, PowerPoint, databases) and ERP systems, particularly Oracle Cloud
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs
Strong delegation skills and the ability to distribute assignments effectively
Capable of communicating clearly with diverse groups, including Global Finance teams and leadership
Proactive in identifying, owning, and resolving significant financial issues
Skilled in preparing concise, professional, and impactful presentations for management
Preferred
CPA, CMA, and/or MBA credentials are highly preferred
Benefits
Full Benefits including PTO
Paid Holidays
Bonus based on company performance
1 work from home day
Health insurance
401k
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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