The Manager, Finance - Manufacturing is a position responsible for providing critical operational and financial support to the plant and broader supply chain organization. This highly visible role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day business partnership with the operations team as well as driving best-in-class improvements in process and analytical capabilities. This role will also support network-wide control and analysis objectives.
Ways you will make a difference
Act as part of the plant leadership team including support of plant initiatives in safety, quality, continuous improvement and ongoing operations
Prepare, review and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial, operating and executive reports
Provide specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on changes in the monthly/quarterly financial forecasts
Monitor and develop new performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
Track expenses versus budget, analyze fluctuations and identify shortfalls and cost savings opportunities
Drive the plant's planning and forecasting process
Assist in the development of the operating strategic plan
Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic network initiatives
Collaborate with IT on identifying and implementing business systems necessary to meet reporting requirements
Support the senior management team and department heads with in-depth analysis
Assist in preparing annual financial information provided to external auditors
Provide technical expertise and best-in-class process improvements
Participate and sometimes lead various manufacturing projects resulting in a well-controlled operating system - projects will vary depending on business needs
Ensures internal controls are followed and that cycle counts, receiving/shipping documents ,production order confirmations and other miscellaneous activities are entered into SAP in a timely and accurate manner
Review accuracy of bills of materials including shrink percentages and routings and update to demonstrated plant performance capabilities.
Provide day-to-day and weekly support of spending control and production order accuracy
Skills that will make you successful
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and drive for results through effective collaboration
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
Proven track record of driving change and process improvements
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
Intellectually curious and a proven thought leader
Ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment
Strength of character; must be tough-minded and able to deal with change, and unafraid to positively challenge status quo
Experiences that will support your success
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, ideally with supply chain or plant finance experience from a top CPG organization
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel & Power Point.
SAP experience strongly preferred
Strong communication, written, oral and interpersonal skills are required.
