Senior Finance Manager - Manufacturing - nLIGHT

• Modeling and Analysis – Support ongoing factory operations by developing regular and insightful ad hoc analyses. Partner with operations and other functions to identify the key drivers of performance and inefficiencies. 
• Financial Reporting and Support – Lead metric-based performance reviews to facilitate performance improvement and improve operational understanding. Develop financial reporting packages that help management run their operations more efficiently. Analyze financial performance and review accounting packages to ensure accuracy and provide explanations of trends and variances. 
• Operational Planning, Forecasting, and Budget Management Support –Prepare annual budget and ongoing forecasts for the worldwide operations organization. Lead forecasting of gross margin by partnering closely with sales operations and executive leadership team.  Coordinate with budget owners and finance support personnel across multiple sites and regions. Support execution of forecast by monitoring spending, approving requests, and developing targeted internal review processes as needed. 
• Team Leadership – Lead projects and facilitate discussions across departments, functions and sites that result in better decisions and to improve reporting and processes within the company. Mentor extended team members and manage performance of direct reports to continue to grow the effectiveness and flexibility of knowledge within the organization.

Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or similar field. MBA or Advanced Degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate finance, operations finance or cost accounting organization.
• Prior experience in manufacturing required. 
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, particularly as related to cost to manufacture and standard costing.
• Power user of Microsoft Excel, Forecasting platforms, Query-based reporting tools (SQL, PowerBI), and ERP systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive multiple high-priority projects to completion and on schedule.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills. Requires ability to communicate complex information to management.

• Senior Finance Manager: $130,000 - $150,000

• Target Cash Bonus of 8% of your wages, depending on level
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, increasing by 1 day each year up to 4 weeks
• 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance