Manager of Operations Finance

Manager, Operations Finance - Manufacturing


Rexdale, Ontario or Langley, British Columbia (Hybrid)
MacDonald Search Group has been asked by our manufacturing client to recruit a Manager, Operations Finance to support financial performance across multiple production facilities.



This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement, helping drive profitability, cost transparency, and operational decision-making.
Some of what you will do:

• Lead standard costing, inventory costing, and cost accounting processes across multiple manufacturing sites
• Develop and maintain costing methodologies covering materials, labour, overhead, and inventory valuation
• Support pricing decisions through profitability analysis and product cost validation
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide recommendations to improve operational performance
• Lead month-end activities related to inventory, costing, accruals, and operational financial reporting
• Partner with plant leadership teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Track operational performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
• Support capital investment analysis, productivity initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
• Serve as a key finance business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and plant leadership teams
• Drive standardization of finance processes, reporting, and best practices across manufacturing locations
• Develop reporting tools and analytics that improve decision-making and financial visibility

You should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory management, and variance analysis
• Experience supporting plant operations, manufacturing leadership, or multi-site environments
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operational leaders
• CPA designation considered an asset
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives is highly desirable

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to join a well-established North American manufacturing organization
• High-impact role with visibility across operations, finance, and executive leadership
• Competitive compensation package
• Pension savings program
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and drive meaningful business improvements
• Career growth within a multi-site manufacturing environment

If this sounds like a role where you could excel, please apply.
MacDonald Search Group works with our clients to build diverse, high-performing teams reflective of the Canadian employment landscape. All applications are considered. Thank you for your interest.