Manufacturing Finance Senior Specialist

Do you have experience supporting manufacturing operations, plant finance, or industrial environments through financial planning and analysis?

Do you have experience with budgeting, forecasting, manufacturing cost analysis, and operational KPI reporting?

Join Baker Hughes – Oilfield Services and Equipment

At Baker Hughes, we are advancing energy through innovative technologies and industrial solutions. Our Industrial & Energy Technology business combines manufacturing excellence, engineering expertise, and cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions that help our customers operate more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably.

Partner with the best

As a Manufacturing Finance Senior Specialist, you will provide strategic financial support to manufacturing operations by partnering closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams. You will play a key role in driving profitability, productivity, and operational excellence through data-driven financial analysis, business insights, and performance management.

As a Manufacturing Finance Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operating review processes for manufacturing operations.
• Partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations leaders to drive financial and operational performance.
• Monitoring and analyzing key manufacturing KPIs, including productivity, labor efficiency, inventory levels, material utilization, absorption, and working capital.
• Providing financial insights and recommendations to improve plant profitability, operational efficiency, and cash generation.
• Performing variance analysis, standard costing reviews, and operational performance reporting.
• Driving accountability through the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning activities.
• Supporting cost reduction initiatives, productivity projects, continuous improvement efforts, and capital investment analyses.
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities and working with operational stakeholders to develop corrective action plans.
• Communicating financial results, business trends, and recommendations to business and functional leadership teams.
• Leading medium-sized projects and contributing to larger cross-functional initiatives that support manufacturing growth and operational excellence.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in FP&A, Manufacturing Finance, Operations Finance, Cost Accounting, or related financial roles.
• Demonstrate experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and KPI reporting.
• Have experience supporting manufacturing operations, industrial production environments, or supply chain organizations.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrate effective communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and standard costing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, productivity metrics, inventory management, and working capital optimization.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, financial planning tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and lead improvement initiatives.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or operations-driven environment.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone. At Baker Hughes, we are committed to supporting flexible working patterns where possible and creating an environment where our employees can thrive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our employees are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at every level to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

You will be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefit programs, including health and welfare benefits.

This position is eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. In addition, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans and policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Senior Specialist - FP&A Operations