Sr Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join a manufacturing organization in Mercer County, New Jersey. This role will guide planning, forecasting, and performance analysis while working closely with senior leaders and operational teams across a global business. The position is ideal for someone who can turn complex financial information into practical recommendations that improve results and support long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Advise business unit leadership on financial strategy, performance trends, and key decisions affecting growth and profitability.
• Direct monthly reporting activities by reviewing revenue, margin performance, and earnings drivers across products, sites, and regions.
• Manage the full planning cycle, including annual budgets, recurring forecasts, and multi-year financial plans.
• Build analyses and financial models that help commercial and operational leaders assess opportunities, risks, and business outcomes.
• Evaluate sales activity, customer and product profitability, and cost movements to identify areas for margin improvement.
• Provide financial oversight for capital spending initiatives through tracking, analysis, and reporting on investment performance.
• Prepare clear presentations and summaries that translate detailed financial results into executive-ready insights.
• Partner with finance teams across multiple geographies to align reporting practices, planning assumptions, and analytical approaches.
• Identify and implement improvements that strengthen reporting quality, planning effectiveness, and the delivery of actionable insights.
• 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, including progressive responsibility in finance leadership roles.
• Background in commercial finance, business partnering, and manufacturing or operations finance environments.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, variance analysis, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Experience supporting global or multi-site business units within a complex operating structure is preferred.
• Prior public accounting experience with a Big 4 or large regional firm is preferred.
• Ability to interpret large and complex data sets and present conclusions clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of revenue analysis, margin performance, budgeting processes, and cash flow forecasting.
• Effective communication and influencing skills with a proactive, strategic, and solutions-focused approach.Excellent benefits available: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K options, in addition to various other benefits. 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.