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Robert Half Finance Manager in Salinas, California
Description
We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Finance Manager in the manufacturing sector, based in Salinas, California. As a Finance Manager, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities revolving around financial management, variance analysis, and financial modelling. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations and maintaining accurate costings.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct detailed variance analysis on key financial metrics, including production costs, labor, material usage, and overhead, providing insights and actionable recommendations.
• Engage in the creation of data models to support financial analysis and decision making
• Oversee standard cost modeling, ensuring accurate calculations for raw materials, labor, and overhead allocations.
• Ensure product costing is accurate, conducting variance and margin analysis as necessary
• Regularly prepare and present Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and trends
• Conduct performance analysis of labor and material usage variances
• Utilize Sage Intacct for financial management tasks
• Assist in streamlining financial processes within a standard costing environment
• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action as needed
• Process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently, while maintaining precise customer credit records
Requirements
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Variance Analysis.
• Proficiency in Financial Modeling.
• Familiarity with Standard Costing techniques.
• Experience with financial software, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
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