[YOUR NAME] Manufacturing Finance Manager | Cost Accounting Specialist Contact: [Phone] | [Email] | [City, State] | [LinkedIn] ================================================================================ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Manufacturing Finance Manager with [X] years of experience in cost accounting, inventory management, and operational financial analysis. Deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and margin improvement for manufacturing environments. Proven track record reducing manufacturing costs, optimizing inventory levels, and improving gross margins through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. ================================================================================ CORE COMPETENCIES Cost Accounting & Analysis Inventory Management Standard Costing Variance Analysis Gross Margin Improvement Manufacturing Budgets Capital Project Evaluation Process Costing Job Costing ERP Systems Operational Finance Supply Chain Finance Continuous Improvement Cross-Functional Leadership Financial Reporting ================================================================================ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FINANCE MANAGER – MANUFACTURING [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month/Year] – Present Cost Accounting & Management • Oversee cost accounting function for manufacturing operation producing $[X]M annual revenue • Manage standard costing system for [X]+ SKUs tracking material, labor, and overhead costs • Conduct monthly variance analysis identifying favorable/unfavorable cost trends totaling $[X]K • Implement cost reduction initiatives saving $[X]M annually through material substitution and process improvements • Analyze product-level profitability recommending pricing adjustments and SKU rationalization • Calculate and analyze manufacturing variances including purchase price, material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead Inventory Management & Optimization • Monitor inventory levels averaging $[X]M implementing strategies to optimize working capital • Reduced inventory carrying costs by $[X]K through improved demand forecasting and planning • Conduct physical inventory counts and cycle counting programs maintaining [X]% accuracy • Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory recommending disposition strategies • Implement inventory management best practices reducing excess inventory by [X]% Budgeting & Financial Planning • Develop annual manufacturing budget including materials, labor, overhead totaling $[X]M • Create monthly production cost forecasts incorporating volume changes and cost trends • Analyze capacity utilization and recommend optimal production schedules maximizing efficiency • Prepare capital expenditure requests and ROI analysis for equipment investments totaling $[X]M • Monitor budget performance delivering variance analysis and corrective action recommendations Margin Analysis & Improvement • Improved gross margin from [X]% to [X]% through pricing optimization and cost reduction • Conduct make vs. buy analysis evaluating outsourcing opportunities saving $[X]K • Analyze customer profitability by product line, channel, and geographic region • Partner with operations on lean manufacturing initiatives eliminating waste and reducing costs • Evaluate new product introductions ensuring adequate margin targets before launch Financial Reporting & Analysis • Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports for manufacturing operations • Create executive dashboards tracking key metrics including cost per unit, yield rates, scrap • Analyze manufacturing efficiency metrics including OEE, cycle time, and throughput • Support month-end close process ensuring accurate inventory valuation and COGS calculation • Coordinate annual external audit and physical inventory counts Systems & Process Improvement • Led ERP system upgrade to SAP improving cost tracking and reporting capabilities • Automated standard cost rollup process reducing effort by [X] hours per quarter • Implemented shop floor data collection system improving labor and material tracking accuracy • Designed new reporting package providing operations team real-time cost visibility Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration • Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering on cost reduction projects • Support new product development providing cost estimates and margin analysis • Collaborate with sales on pricing strategies and customer contract reviews • Lead monthly operations review meetings discussing financial performance and opportunities Team Management • Manage team of [X] cost accountants and analysts supporting manufacturing operations • Provide training to operations staff on cost concepts and financial impact of decisions SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT [Previous Manufacturing Company] | [City, State] | [Month/Year] – [Month/Year] • Performed cost accounting for multi-site manufacturing operation with $[X]M revenue • Calculated standard costs and analyzed manufacturing variances monthly • Supported budget process for manufacturing operations and capital projects • Improved inventory accuracy from [X]% to [X]% through enhanced cycle counting • Conducted profitability analysis by product line recommending pricing adjustments • Assisted with month-end close and financial reporting for manufacturing operations COST ACCOUNTANT [Earlier Company] | [City, State] | [Month/Year] – [Month/Year] • Maintained cost accounting records for manufacturing facility • Analyzed material and labor variances identifying cost drivers • Assisted with physical inventory counts and reconciliations • Prepared cost reports and analysis for management review ================================================================================ EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Accounting [University Name] | [City, State] | [Year] ================================================================================ CERTIFICATIONS Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | [State] | [Year] Certified Management Accountant (CMA) | [Year] – [if applicable] ================================================================================ TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES ERP Systems: SAP (FI/CO, PP, MM modules), Oracle Manufacturing, Microsoft Dynamics Cost Accounting: Standard costing, job costing, process costing, activity-based costing Excel: Advanced (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, financial modeling) Other: Power BI, Tableau, SQL, manufacturing execution systems (MES) ================================================================================ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME)