About the role
Plant Financial Manager
About the Role
Join Ashley Furniture as a Plant Financial Manager and become a strategic financial partner to facility management. In this role, you'll go beyond traditional cost accounting—you'll be on the manufacturing floor, analyzing operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving financial performance through data-driven insights and collaborative problem-solving.
This position combines hands-on financial analysis with operational excellence, supporting facility leadership in making sound business decisions that achieve goals while protecting assets and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
What You'll Do
Financial Analysis & Strategic Partnership
Provide effective and accurate financial analysis tools to operations management
Identify and implement process improvement projects and cost reduction initiatives
Collaborate with operations to analyze, determine, and implement process changes to meet or exceed budgeted goals
Partner with management to develop process improvement objectives including Vision Tracker and X to Y projects
Serve as the company's financial representative for assigned facility
Cost Accounting & Accuracy
Maintain bill of materials, labor routings, and IFM account classifications for accuracy
Utilize tools such as Miscellaneous Inventory Transactions, labor variance tracking, and budget vs. actual reporting
Review inventory balances and ensure perpetual inventories align with financial reporting systems
Perform standard cost accounting functions for asset protection and accurate financial reporting
Understand and assist with incentive pay and local finance-related questions
Budgeting & Financial Planning
Participate in budget development process
Conduct regular follow-up with management on budget performance
Provide detailed variance analysis and actionable recommendations
Vendor & Contract Management
Meet with utility companies and local vendors to review contractual situations
Negotiate best possible rates and terms
Identify and submit Authorization For Expenditure (AFE) for new equipment, machinery, make vs. buy decisions, and temporary vs. permanent labor
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and develop team of 2-3 direct reports
Make employment decisions including hiring, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, and pay adjustments
Manage employee performance through coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews
Conduct weekly team meetings and regular individual employee meetings
Recommend, plan, and implement employee training and skill development
Audit regularly to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
Maintain accurate employee time-keeping and absentee records
Continuous Improvement
Go directly to the work being done to identify improvement opportunities
Seek to understand "why" something works the way it does through study and improvement
Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Travel opportunities available
Flexible schedule with willingness to work extended hours when necessary
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Cost accounting and general accounting expertise
Business management acumen
Computerized accounting systems experience
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Continuous Improvement methodology knowledge
Professional Competencies
Problem solving
Delegation
Business acumen
Perseverance
Building effective teams
Motivating others
Conflict management
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Display empathy, understanding, and patience with employees and external customers
Respond professionally in difficult situations with employees, vendors, or customers
Personal Attributes
Strong attention to detail
Effective time management and organizational skills
Work independently and in a team environment
Maintain confidentiality
Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
Why Ashley Furniture?
Partner directly with operations leadership to drive business results
Hands-on role with visibility to entire manufacturing operation
Opportunity to make tangible impact through process improvements and cost savings
Lead and develop a finance team
Collaborative environment that values continuous improvement
Career growth opportunities within Finance organization
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Our Core Values
Problem Solving - Finding better ways to work
Business Acumen - Understanding the financial impact
Building Effective Teams - Developing people and partnerships
Perseverance - Driving results through challenges
Integrity - Doing what's right
Ready to Apply?
Join Ashley Furniture Industries as a Plant Cost Manager and drive financial performance through operational excellence!
Ashley Furniture Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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