Finance Business Partner in Columbia, South Carolina

Location

Columbia, South Carolina

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$110,000 – $135,000/yr

Company

Robert Half

We’re partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify a Finance Business Partner to support a high-visibility supply/manufacturing site in the Columbia area.

This is a key on-site finance leadership role, partnering directly with the Supply General Manager and cross-functional leaders in operations and supply chain.

What You’ll Do: • Serve as the strategic finance partner to site leadership • Lead budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis • Own plant-level financial management, including product costing and standard cost updates • Manage working capital (inventory, fixed assets, cash discipline) • Drive variance analysis and provide forward-looking business insight • Champion governance, controls, and audit readiness • Support investment decisions with strong financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis • Promote financial awareness and commercial acumen across operations

What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) • 5–7+ years of manufacturing finance experience • Strong background in cost accounting and plant-level financial management • Experience in multinational environments with solid governance and control frameworks • Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams • ERP experience (JDE E1 or similar preferred) • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and modeling skills

Why This Role? • High-impact finance leadership position within a manufacturing site • Strategic seat at the table with operations leadership • Blend of operational finance, business partnering, and governance