What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Finance Manufacturing position at Ferrara?
Job Location : Dekalb
Want to make an impact?
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
Experiences that will support your success
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits .
The salary range for this position is $93,750-$131,250 annually.
Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com / company / ferrara- .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Salary : $93,750 - $131,250
