Senior Manager, Operations, Gross Margin

Tandem Diabetes Care

. Serve as a strategic finance partner to the COO and Operations leadership .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $151,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, operational budgeting, and gross margin management, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision-making. Proficient in advanced Excel modeling, ERP systems, and U.S. GAAP compliance related to inventory and cost of goods sold.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisGross Margin ManagementAdvanced Excel ModelingU.S. GAAP ComplianceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningCost AccountingBudgetingForecastingGross Margin AnalysisInventory ValuationScenario AnalysisDriver-Based ForecastingCost-Reduction InitiativesCapital Expenditure Evaluation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting SystemsAdaptive PlanningBusiness Intelligence ToolsDashboard Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing CostsInventory ManagementRegulated ManufacturingSecurities And Exchange Commission ReportingSarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic finance partner to the COO and Operations leadership
Lead global gross margin and operations finance
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Distribution, and Accounting
Lead planning, forecasting, and analysis of cost of goods sold, inventory, and operational performance
Translate cost and margin drivers into actionable insights
Evaluate make-versus-buy decisions, cost-reduction initiatives, CAPEX investments, and operational trade-offs
Lead gross margin and cost of goods sold reporting, including actual-to-plan, forecast, and prior-period bridges
Own annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning for cost of goods sold and operations
Develop multi-year operating roadmaps with initiatives, milestones, owners, and financial impacts
Lead decision-oriented reviews with Finance and Operations leadership
Evaluate standard costs, bills of materials, purchase price variances, manufacturing variances, freight, and warranty costs
Support month-end close, inventory valuation, reserve analysis, and financial controls
Evaluate cost-reduction initiatives, supplier and freight alternatives, and product or manufacturing changes
Evaluate capital expenditures, capacity expansion, and manufacturing investments through business cases and scenario modeling
Assess manufacturing footprint, network options, supplier concentration, and operating-model changes
Partner on Sales and Operations Planning, inventory, and working capital planning
Participate in staff selection, development, performance appraisal, merit recommendations, and promotion
Ensure staff training and manage staff schedules and performance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience
10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, operations finance, or cost accounting
Direct responsibility for manufacturing costs, inventory, gross margin analysis, and operational budgeting and forecasting
Executive-level business partnership and leadership skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Knowledge of ERP and financial reporting systems, including standard costing, bills of materials, and manufacturing variances
Advanced Excel modeling and analysis skills
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP related to inventory and cost of goods sold
Knowledge of relevant Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements
Ability to partner across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Accounting, and other functions
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate forecasts and reporting
Skill in driver-based forecasting, gross margin bridges, scenario analysis, and investment evaluation
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable
CPA or MBA preferred
Experience with Adaptive Planning preferred
Experience with business intelligence and dashboard tools preferred
5 years of financial management experience preferred
Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equipment for the role will be provided
Virtual training
Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision benefits available the first day
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
11 paid holidays per year
Minimum of 20 days of paid time off, with accrual starting on day 1
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Up to 10% travel to headquarters in San Diego for key meetings