Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance Manager to support a manufacturing organization through a long-term contract position. This role will guide forecasting and planning activities, deliver meaningful financial analysis, and prepare clear insights for senior leaders and board-level discussions. The ideal candidate brings strong FP& A expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex financial results into clear recommendations that support decision-making.Responsibilities:• Direct the full forecasting and planning cycle by organizing timelines, setting key checkpoints, and ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.• Partner with leaders across functions to collect inputs, confirm assumptions, and maintain alignment throughout budgeting and forecast development.• Review submissions for accuracy and completeness, identify inconsistencies early, and resolve issues before materials are shared with executive stakeholders.• Perform gross profit bridge and variance analysis to explain changes across reporting periods and highlight the operational and financial factors behind results.• Evaluate profitability drivers such as volume, pricing, product mix, and cost trends, and translate findings into practical business insights.• Build and refine financial models that support planning, scenario analysis, and leadership decision-making.• Contribute to earnings-related planning by aligning internal forecasts with prior communications, public guidance, and external market expectations.• Prepare executive and board presentation materials that clearly summarize performance updates, risks, opportunities, and changes from prior outlooks.• Act as a final quality reviewer for financial outputs, ensuring reports and analyses are accurate, complete, and ready for senior leadership use.• 5+ years of experience in FP& A, corporate finance, or a related finance leadership role.• Demonstrated strength in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and profitability assessment.• Advanced Excel skills with experience working through large datasets and complex financial models.• Strong understanding of operational drivers and how they influence financial performance in a manufacturing environment.• Ability to convert detailed financial information into concise recommendations for business and executive audiences.• Effective communication and presentation skills, including experience supporting leadership or board-level reporting.• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple deadlines in a structured, fast-paced setting.• Familiarity with data visualization and financial storytelling is preferred.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.