Operations Finance Manager

VEKA is seeking a high-potential finance professional for a developmental leadership role designed to build future succession for senior finance leadership. This role offers broad exposure across controlling, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), operational finance, margin analysis and audit within a multi-site manufacturing environment, with increasing responsibility over time. This role partners closely with commercial and operational team members to drive profitability, cost discipline, and data driven decision-making. Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Close & Controlling Learns all aspects of the monthly closing process and supports each area on a rotational basis. o Closing of Accounts Payable o Product costing and inventory o Personnel, freight, maintenance and other expense categories o Fixed assets and depreciation o Margin analysis by location Participate in the company transition to the CO-PA module in SAP. Provide support for capital expenditure evaluations and VOFI analysis for investments going forward and on a post-mortem basis. Support the conversion of key reports from Business Warehouse and Business Objects server to Datasphere. Oversight of monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns Financial Planning & Analysis Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for VEKA NA. Support business profitability analyses (e.g. Segments, Lamination, Value-Ad Center (VAC), Door shop, etc.) Develop financial models to support commercial, operational, and strategic decisions. Partner with Controlling leaders at Parent Company in Germany to align on financial performance, drive process improvements, and support global strategic objectives. Build SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) performance dashboards and KPIs for leadership. Margin Analysis Use Margin Contribution Calculation (MCC) tool to understand current margin performance and trends. Partner with operations and commercial team by participating in Business Unit (BU) Leadership team meetings to understand drivers of profitability and to support commercial and operational team members. Analyses data and communicates opportunities to reduce costs and maximize profits. Support leadership with data-driven insights and performance analysis Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and results Capital Planning Exposure Assist in financial analysis for capital investments and business cases Develop understanding of cash flow and working capital drivers Gain exposure to broader financial structure concepts Audit & Compliance Support year-end close processes in collaboration with VEKA North America accounting team, external auditors and Controlling at parent company in Germany. Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial policies. Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, data integrity, and ERP utilization. Support preparation of annual Corporate Tax returns and related schedules Any other assigned responsibilities Skills: Technical Skills Strong accounting understanding, financial modelling skills, and analytical capabilities Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) Solid understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis, and profitability drivers Leadership Skills Proven team lead capabilities Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in order to develop an overall understanding of VEKA's business as well as an understanding of each site's operations, financial performance and key drivers. Strong commercial acumen and business partnering mindset Ability to influence operational and sales stakeholders Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Keen attention to details and accuracy Ability to operate effectively in a multi-site, fast-paced environment Discretion and confidentiality are a must. Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred 6-10+ years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, operational finance, or public accounting Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital-intensive environments strongly preferred Experience with German accounting methods or international financial consolidation preferred