Now Hiring - Daramic, LLC - Sr. Manager, Finance - Sales & Operations in Charlotte, NC

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About the Role The Senior Manager, Global Sales and Operations plays a critical role in driving financial insight and strategic decision-making across the organization. This position is responsible for managing key financial processes, including gross sales and margin analyses, overseeing essential balance sheet components, and leading forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analyses. With a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, the role supports commercial, manufacturing operations, and supply chain organizations. The ideal candidate brings a blend of analytical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to influence through data-driven insights to support both tactical execution and long-term growth strategies. Daramic's Values & Quality * Safety: We take ownership in creating a safe and healthy. Working environment for our employees and our community. Excellence: We strive to exceed expectations. We are creative and innovative by adding value through unity and synergy. Partnership: We actively create an environment that is transparent and sincere. We work collaboratively to build consensus and resolve conflicts in the achievement of common goals. We truly appreciate the uniqueness of each and every individual. Quality: ISO 9001 Management system/employee responsibility: Adequately provide resources for all assigned processes and procedures to fulfill requirements. Awareness of expectations is demonstrated in all relevant levels of the organization. Reporting on the operation (audits & inspections) nonconformity and performance of the QMS (business meetings, KPI reviews, etc.) Skills/Abilities * Ability to build and maintain complex Excel or system-based models to project financial outcomes. * Experience in creating and managing budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans. * Analyzing actuals-vs. forecast/budget. (Proficient in variance analyses, including not limited to actual vs. forecast/budget/prior year.) * Strong analytical skills to extract insights from large datasets. * In depth knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS) financial statement analysis, and management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow). * Proficiency in data visualization and reporting, preferably Power BI. * Strong communication, presentations, and interpersonal skills including the ability to interface with senior management. * Capable of identifying financial trends/issues and recommending solutions. * Self-starter with a natural curiosity and bias for action with the desire to impact the business through analysis/data. * Proven ability to lead projects and high-performing teams. Expectations * Own Gross Sales and global customer/product margin analyses, ensuring accuracy and insight into key drivers. * Analyze key Balance Sheet components including Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and Accrued Customer Rebates. * Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy. * Ensure timely and accurate revenue reporting, gross to net, with consideration of customer contractual obligations and programs as well as intercompany eliminations. * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling in support of sales and Direct Material Cost (DMC) strategies. * Support strategic initiatives Conduct profitability analyses by Region, Customer, and Product to inform pricing, production allocation and investment decisions. * Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of sales strategies and identify opportunities for growth. * Evaluate Manufacturing Operations KPIs to support cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives. * Implement and monitor cost-control initiatives, ensuring alignment with budget targets and overall financial performance. * Act as a financial business partner to Global Sales, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Chain organizations, offering insights and guidance to improve efficiency and profitability. * Support key corporate initiatives and compliance activities including, but not limited to, * Annual Financial Statements * Transfer Pricing * New product reporting * Stage Gate processes * Provide financial support and insights on special projects, executive requests, or time-sensitive initiatives as needed. Working Conditions General office environment in Charlotte, NC. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but it may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard equipment available. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Candidate Requirements Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Professional experience : 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, cost analysis, corporate finance, or accounting roles, in a global or multi-entity manufacturing organization. Compensation Requirements The base compensation range for this role starts at $115,000.00. Base Compensation is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to: time in the role, previous experience, skills, knowledge, performance, work requirements, internal equity, and business / economic conditions. LI-MN1