Plant Finance Manager – Dekalb, IL

$120,000 - $140,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Dekalb , IL
Job ID: 149428
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Additional Compensation: Bonus
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LaSalle Network has partnered with a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturer with a longstanding Chicago history to lead all finance work for their DeKalb manufacturing facility. 
This role plays a crucial role in our manufacturing network, producing high-quality consumer products for nationwide distribution.
Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership for our DeKalb manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will partner with plant operations leadership to drive financial performance, cost optimization, and business growth while ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.

Plant Finance Manager Responsibilities:
  • Lead monthly financial close process for the plant, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and timely reporting to corporate finance
  • Partner with plant leadership to develop and manage annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct materials, labor, and overhead, to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve operational efficiency
  • Oversee cost accounting functions, including standard cost maintenance, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement projects, automation initiatives, and capital investments
  • Manage plant-level forecasting and financial planning processes, including monthly forecasts and long-range planning
  • Lead financial analyses of make-vs-buy decisions, capacity planning, and other strategic initiatives
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track plant financial performance

Plant Finance Manager Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in manufacturing finance
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement and project management
  • Strong business partnership skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience in CPG or food manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to lead and develop a team of finance professionals

Plant Finance Manager Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and bonus potential
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

If you are interested in the Plant Finance Manager role, Please apply today! 

Arden Dyer 
Recruiting Lead 
LaSalle Network 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.