Finance Manager - Manufacturing

SUMMARY The Finance Manager - 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• 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

Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition.  Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position.  The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned.  The employee must also possess the ability to take direction, follow instructions, work with others, follow work rules and schedules, and focus on details.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 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
  

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• 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

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong communication, written, oral and interpersonal skills are required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Advanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel & Power Point. SAP experience strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.**