About this opportunity
Uzin Utz Group lists this Finance Manager - Waco, TX/ Dallas - Fort Worth, TX/ Temple, TX/ Austin, TX opportunity in waco, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Work Location: Waco, TX (Hybrid)
Department: Finance
Reports To: VP, Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Requirements: 0–10%
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
The role is located at our Waco, TX facility but includes remote work flexibility. Hybrid work schedule allows work from Waco, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, or Temple.
Position Overview
The Finance Manager serves as a key business partner supporting financial performance across a dynamic, multi‑site manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading FP&A, cost accounting, and performance reporting to drive data‑informed decision‑making and operational efficiency. The role acts as a strategic liaison between Finance, Operations, Sales, and Product Development, delivering actionable insights through detailed financial modeling, variance analysis, and KPI development. The Finance Manager is an analytical leader committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts across business units
Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision‑making
Analyze financial performance, with emphasis on sales, margin, and product‑level profitability
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
Partner with cross‑functional leaders to align financial outcomes with business objectives
Develop and maintain standard costing processes, including annual cost rollups
Partner with Operations to analyze manufacturing costs (labor, materials, overhead)
Support new product development initiatives through cost modeling and margin analysis
Collaborate with SAP/IT teams to ensure accuracy of cost structures, BOMs, and routings
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods)
Identify key performance drivers and communicate findings to senior leadership
Develop and monitor KPIs and operational metrics aligned to financial targets
Enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and accountability
Serve as a finance business partner to Operations, Sales, and Product Development teams
Prepare and present monthly financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and scenario modeling
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities in partnership with BI and IT teams
Support audits, compliance, and internal controls as needed
Participate in cross‑functional projects and strategic initiatives
Education / Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
6+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
Proven experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and performance analysis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, large datasets, pivot tables)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC or S/4HANA preferred)
Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
Strong business acumen with experience partnering cross‑functionally
Experience in a multi‑site manufacturing environment
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau or similar)
Exposure to product costing, profitability analysis, and operational finance
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (generous employer contribution)
Employer‑paid Life, Short‑term, and Long‑term Disability Insurance
Supplemental benefit options available
401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
Hybrid Work Schedule
3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid Holidays in 2026
Uzin Utz North America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Worksite address
waco, TX, 76796, US
Who can apply
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