What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance BP CSD, Pennsauken Chocolate position at Barry Callebaut Group?
About The Role
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is deeply focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and loving chocolate.
The Finance Business Partner (FBP) CSD in Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA, acts as the “financial eyes” in the plant for the local plant management team, regional Customer Supply and Development (CSD) Team, and the Finance organization. This role partners with various organizational stakeholders and is part of the local plant manufacturing management team.
The FBP is accountable and responsible for analyzing and ensuring the accuracy of the local financial results versus targets for operational (in) efficiencies, material usage variances, direct and indirect factory costs, headcount, scrap, etc. Due to the significant impact on the results, material usage should be emphasized. The incumbent will also be responsible for the facility's internal controls. As a Finance BP, this position is key and part of the site management team. Good interpersonal interaction skills and being a team player are important to be effective.
Job Responsibilities Include
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is deeply focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and loving chocolate.
The Finance Business Partner (FBP) CSD in Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA, acts as the “financial eyes” in the plant for the local plant management team, regional Customer Supply and Development (CSD) Team, and the Finance organization. This role partners with various organizational stakeholders and is part of the local plant manufacturing management team.
The FBP is accountable and responsible for analyzing and ensuring the accuracy of the local financial results versus targets for operational (in) efficiencies, material usage variances, direct and indirect factory costs, headcount, scrap, etc. Due to the significant impact on the results, material usage should be emphasized. The incumbent will also be responsible for the facility's internal controls. As a Finance BP, this position is key and part of the site management team. Good interpersonal interaction skills and being a team player are important to be effective.
Job Responsibilities Include
- Advise the CSD management team in short and long-term decision-making
- Acts as the steward of the P&L, ensuring all costs are justified and, where applicable, can be mitigated within the P&L
- Analyze, interpret, and manage financial and business performance with a particular emphasis on material variance analysis (scrap, rework, raw material yield)
- Monitor and evaluate performance against budget or forecast, identify risks and opportunities, and review results with cost center budget holders on the site
- Stay close to day to day financial Performance of the plant to support month-end close
- Create investment proposals for the site/liaising with various stakeholders
- Proactively provide financial insights on efficiency improvements, cost savings, expansion projects, footprint studies, inventory optimizations, and other potential projects
- Prepare budgets and forecasts together with budget holders
- Ad hoc financial analyses to provide insights
- Ensure integrity and financial controls
- Ability to adhere to GMP practices and all other food safety requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar
- 7-10 years of experience in Finance (controlling/accounting) or similar experience
- Experience in a multinational company, preferably in B2B/food industries
- Knowledge of controlling (GAAP) and financial methodologies and reporting
- Analytical, hands-on, flexible, and solutions-oriented
- Leadership skills and the ability to influence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong team (functional and cross-functional) player and collaborator
- Change management and process improvement
- Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite and SAP
- Travel Requirement: 0-10%
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
- Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
- Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
- Be part of our mission of making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest-positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.
- At Barry Callebaut, we embrace diversity and inclusivity as part of our culture. We call it #OneBC! Our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum are a testament to our commitment to creating an atmosphere where everyone feels valued and included.
