Financial Operations Manager (Scrap & Inventory Control)

About The Role The Finance Operations Manager will oversee core operational inventory workflows, scrap approvals, vendor reconciliations, and in-transit inventory accruals. Sitting at the intersection of supply chain operations, internal audit, and general ledger accounting, this management role ensures seamless operational control execution, proper inventory valuation analysis, and operational audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings a robust finance and operations background with 5+ years of experience, including direct leadership in coordinating operationally focused audits and managing cross-functional workflows. What You Will Do Inventory Valuation Oversight: Collaborate on monthly inventory valuation reviews, analyzing weighted average cost versus standard cost variances and coordinating data inputs between internal audit, inventory governance, and finance leadership. Scrap & Disposition Management: Oversee monthly scrap review processes, ensuring all Scrap Requests (SRA tickets) and Stock Transport Order (STO) scrap requests are properly vetted and approved via Jira according to the defined authorization matrix prior to posting in SAP. In-Transit Inventory & Accruals: Review and approve monthly vendor statement-to-AP reconciliations—ensuring at least 90% value coverage on open Purchase Order (PO) reports—to accurately recognize in-transit inventory and execute month-end accruals. Operational Audit Coordination: Lead and coordinate all operationally focused internal and external audits, serving as the primary operational point of contact to provide supporting schedules, ticketing approvals, and inventory workflow documentation. ERP & Workflow Governance: Manage operational posting rules and automated write-off workflows in SAP, maintaining tight alignment between physical inventory movements and ledger entries. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Accounts Payable (AP), Senior Analysts, Inventory Governance, Internal Audit, and operational supply chain teams to resolve operational bottlenecks and streamline close cycles. What You Bring Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field required. 6+ years of progressive experience in financial operations, inventory control, operational accounting, or supply chain finance 0-3 years leading and mentoring talent Hands-on experience coordinating operational, internal, or external inventory-related audits. Proven track record managing inventory valuation methodologies (standard vs. weighted average cost), scrap approvals (SRA/STO), and in-transit PO accrual reconciliations. Deep proficiency with ERP systems (specifically SAP) and enterprise workflow tracking tools like Jira. Strong understanding of physical inventory workflows, vendor reconciliation models, and operational risk controls. Excellent cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical problem-solving skills. ZT Systems, a Sanmina…