Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Finance Manager! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this : we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.
Position Location : We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA or our Seaport Boston, MA location with Mondays & Fridays remote.
The Finance Manager plays a critical role within the Operations FP&A team, driving financial leadership, strategic insights, and operational efficiency in partnership with procurement buyers, co-packing managers, and cross-functional teams. This individual is accountable for financial analysis, cost management, process improvement, and business decision support. Acting as a key finance partner, they lead initiatives to enhance transparency, optimize spending, and drive cost-saving opportunities, ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term goals.
A Day in the Life...
Cost Management and Financial Reporting
- Design and develop monthly spending reports, including variance analyses for purchase price variance, obsolescence, and inbound freight.
- Collaborate with accounting, corporate FP&A, and other partners to resolve financial, cost, and accounting issues.
- Analyze historical spend data to inform future forecasts and improve financial assumptions.
- Oversee budgets and variance analyses for supply chain cost centers, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
Strategic Financial Support
Partner with procurement and co-pack teams to create insightful tools and reporting, driving effective decision-making and understanding of trends.Evaluate and monitor capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals and clear ROI.Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes, providing insights into variance drivers and their impact on future plans.Process and System Improvements
Design and implement process improvements to enhance transparency, reporting, and analytics.Collaborate cross-functionally to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards to track performance.Engage in system enhancements to streamline operations and improve reporting accuracy.Forecasting and Decision Support
Lead the forecasting process for supply chain teams, including procurement, domestic and international co-packingProvide financial guidance for the development of long-range plans, annual operating plans, and monthly forecasts.Develop financial models and analysis to support cost of goods sold (COGS) and other strategic initiatives.Operational Performance and Thought Leadership
Leverage financial analysis to identify opportunities to reduce costs, streamline processes, and enhance operational performance.Conduct monthly business reviews with key external partners to align on financial objectives.Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making and strategic alignment.Performance Management and Accountability
Develop and monitor scorecards and KPIs to measure progress against financial goals.Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, budgeting processes, and financial reporting.What We Are Looking For :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field5 years of experience in FP&A, supply chain finance, or operations finance roles.Expertise in financial modeling, reporting tools, and ERP systems; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers.Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement process improvements.Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Preferred
Systems application experience on SAP, Vena, o9, and PowerBIMBA or CPAEducation :
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Work Experience :
At least 5 Years of Experience
Benefits :
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental and Vision insurance
Health savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1 : 1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive / Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition / Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho We Are :
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alikewe value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values :
G rower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable R esults - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.I ntegrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive T eamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
