Finance Manager

Our client is a well-established, international organization seeking an experienced Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager to join its Houston-based finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bilingual finance professional who enjoys financial planning and analysis, working with senior leadership, and helping improve the processes and systems that support business decisions.

The position offers significant exposure to domestic and international operations, opportunities to participate in finance transformation initiatives, and the ability to make a meaningful contribution within an established organization.

Fluency in Korean and English is required. Candidates currently located throughout the United States are encouraged to apply, and a comprehensive relocation package is available.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager will play an important role in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with finance and operational leadership, this individual will help evaluate business performance, develop financial forecasts, improve reporting capabilities, and provide meaningful analysis to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and geographic locations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Manage and support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Prepare financial models and analyses to evaluate business performance, profitability, and operating trends.
• Analyze financial results against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and business drivers.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting packages, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Assist with cash flow, working capital, and cost analysis.

Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

• Participate in initiatives designed to enhance financial planning, reporting, and analytical capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Support the development and improvement of financial models, reporting tools, dashboards, and systems.
• Work collaboratively with finance, accounting, operations, and technology teams to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Help standardize processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve the consistency of financial information.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and other projects designed to improve finance operations.

Business Partnership & Financial Reporting

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand financial performance, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare management presentations and communicate financial results to domestic and international stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between English-speaking and Korean-speaking colleagues, ensuring effective communication of financial information and business priorities.
• Support monthly and quarterly business reviews and executive reporting requirements.
• Provide analysis of operating costs, SG&A expenses, and other financial performance measures.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business insights.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in Korean and English, both written and verbal, is required.
• Progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related financial role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or other operationally complex business environment.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and leadership across multiple functions and geographic locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CMA designation.
• Experience in a multinational or international business environment.
• Previous involvement in finance transformation, process improvement, system implementation, or reporting automation initiatives.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, SAP BPC, or similar financial planning and reporting applications.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience supporting financial planning and reporting within a manufacturing organization.
• Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established international organization in a visible finance role with opportunities to contribute beyond traditional FP&A responsibilities

The position offers exposure to senior leadership, involvement in financial and operational decision-making, and opportunities to participate in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

The organization offers a professional, collaborative environment and the opportunity to work with colleagues across international operations.

A comprehensive relocation package is available for qualified candidates relocating to Houston from elsewhere in the United States