Job Description

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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

About The Opportunity

The Sr. Manager, Finance – Operations is responsible for leading a team that delivers high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and strategic decision support for Menasha Packaging’s Services network. This role ensures the team produces accurate, timely, and actionable insights that enable operational leaders to make informed decisions, identify performance improvement opportunities, and drive profitable growth across the network.

This leader serves as the primary finance partner to Senior Operations Directors, while managing and developing a team. The role is accountable for strengthening financial discipline, enhancing visibility into business performance, and supporting enterprise initiatives that improve cost, efficiency, and customer service.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are representative of the role. This is not an exhaustive list, and additional responsibilities may be assigned.

• Lead and develop the finance operations team, providing direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure delivery of high-quality analysis, reporting, and business support.
• Serve as a key finance business partner to operations leadership, influencing decisions related to business planning, forecasting, capital allocation, and performance optimization.
• Deliver actionable financial insights by analyzing actual results, trends, and variances to identify risks, opportunities, and value creation initiatives.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly close processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to corporate timelines and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and systems to enhance data integrity, efficiency, and decision-making capability.
• Partner with cross-functional supply chain and operations leaders to identify and execute cost savings initiatives, streamline processes, and promote best practice sharing across the network.
• Translate complex financial data into clear recommendations that inform operational strategy and support profitable growth objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations, internal controls, and Menasha Packaging policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing timely financial updates, analysis, and ad hoc support as needed.
• Build a high-performing team culture, focused on accountability, collaboration, analytical rigor, and business impact.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience required, preferably within manufacturing, operations finance, or supply chain environments.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and operational finance principles.
• Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive alignment with senior business leaders.
• Proven track record of developing talent and leading teams through change.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to both executive audiences and team members.
• Deep knowledge of cost structures, manufacturing/operations metrics, and drivers of profitability.
• Familiarity with financial reporting processes, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in financial systems, tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., ERP, BI tools, Excel modeling).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality output in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based role.
• Occasional travel required to support network locations and business partners.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.