Operations Finance Manager
Desotec • Houston, TX • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 2, 2026
Who is DESOTEC?
To protect the planet – that’s our mission at DESOTEC.Desotec's sustainable mobile filtration solutions based on activated carbon are deployed for the treatment of Air Emissions, Wastewater, Remediation, Chemicals and Biogas. Through a rental model, our filters are distributed to production companies globally. Once the filter is saturated, it is replaced, and the spent carbon sent for recycling & re-use. That is how we unburden our customers of the administrative, moral, logistical and ecological consequences of their purification needs. The result: they can focus 100% on what really counts - sustainable production.
Your tasks & responsibilities?
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Operations Finance Manager to support the financial performance of our US operations, including multiple production facilities and our Houston commercial hub.
This role combines financial planning & analysis, operational finance, plant controlling, and commercial margin analysis, partnering closely with plant leadership and sales teams to drive profitability, cost discipline, and data-driven decision-making.
The successful candidate will act as a key finance partner across manufacturing and sales, ensuring strong financial oversight while identifying opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for US operations.
- Prepare and present monthly financial performance analysis, highlighting key drivers and variances.
- Develop financial models to support operational, commercial, and strategic decisions.
- Build and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs for leadership.
Operational Finance & Plant Controlling
- Provide financial oversight across multiple production sites, partnering with plant managers.
- Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and production variances.
- Analyze standard costs and operational efficiency metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and reduce cost-to-serve.
- Support capital expenditure evaluations and ROI analysis for operational investments.
Commercial & Margin Analysis
- Partner with the Houston sales hub to support revenue planning and performance tracking.
- Perform gross margin analysis by product, customer, and segment.
- Support pricing decisions through value-based pricing and contribution margin analysis.
- Analyze cost-to-serve and customer profitability to support commercial strategy.
- Provide financial input into contract reviews and major commercial negotiations.
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted finance partner to operations, supply chain, and sales leadership.
- Translate operational and commercial performance data into actionable financial insights.
- Support cross-functional initiatives to improve profitability and working capital.
Reporting & Controls
- Support month-end and year-end close processes in collaboration with accounting teams.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial policies.
- Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, data integrity, and ERP utilization.
Who are you?
QualificationsEducation & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- CPA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred
- 6–10+ years of experience in FP&A, operational finance, plant controlling, or commercial finance
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital-intensive environments strongly preferred
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics / Navision preferred)
- Solid understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis, and profitability drivers
- Proven team lead capabilities
- Strong commercial acumen and business partnering mindset
- Ability to influence operational and sales stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a multi-site, fast-paced environment
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary paid bi-weekly
- Unlimited PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
- Immersion in a dynamic, innovative, and sustainable company
- Customizable health benefits package with a multitude of options including vision and dental. Benefits effective on day one
- Dollar-for-Dollar 401k match up to 4% of annual salary
- Paid Holidays
- On-the-Job training for all positions including any possible promotions
- Career progression plans
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible Spending Account Options
About us
Our purpose and mission?
At DESOTEC, we are committed to building a cleaner, greener world for all. We strive to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries.Witness our mission with your own eyes in the DESOTEC purpose movie.Curious to find out more about your potential future employer? Check out www.desotec.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram via @desotec.
Get to Know Us!
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