Sr Mgr, Operations Finance

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

Position Description

The Operations Finance Process and Controls Senior Manager is a key Finance lead in driving implementation and ongoing excellence of standardized operational processes and controls compliance across the Refresco NA plant network to support improved cost management, cost reporting and EBITDA growth. This pivotal role works cross functionally with Operations Finance and critical Operations network manufacturing and Supply Chain functions (production, quality, supply/demand planning, maintenance) to document and establish standardized best practices and processes inclusive of key controls aligned to company policies. This lead is instrumental in developing and leveraging KPI’s and reporting tools to track controls, process and policy compliance. This lead role works cross functionally to ensure continual network understanding of best practices and processes and facilitates updated documentation for best practice process changes required to support to the business. This challenging position requires a balance of intellectual competencies of sharp analytical skills, an understanding of financial reporting and strong process knowledge coupled with ability to lead through and influence change. The Senior Manager reports to the Director, Operations Finance at Refresco’s Tampa Corporate Headquarters.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and closely collaborate with multifaceted cross functional teams - largely operations (manufacturing, quality, supply/demand planning, maintenance) and Operations Finance to:
• Proactively and collaboratively identify and implement opportunities for standardization and improvements in operations business process opportunities with the business process and financial reporting owners
• Evaluate operations responsibility and compliance with standardized processes and lead actions to mitigate weaknesses and address process and control improvements.
• Lead and influence required process re-alignment and implementation required due to change in business requirements.
• Support the cross functional teams in understanding the Refresco NA internal control framework and SOX compliance requirements applicable to operations processes.
  • Operations Finance Lead in collaboration with Operations Finance cross to educate operations business partners on standardized best practices process and to safeguard assets, support optimal cost controls and deliver EBITDA growth.
  • Develop in liaison with Operations Finance and Operations on the annual operating plan to support delivery of results against the plan through strong process management.
  • Partner with local Operations and Operations Finance for best practice implementation in in newly plant operations integration
  • Partner with Refresco NA Accounting & Compliance team as main point of contact to confirm no controls and accounting concerns with network process changes.
  • Partner with Operations Finance and Operations to establish relevant KPI’s to track process standardization and controls and reporting compliance progress
  • Collaboratively establish and lead routine network process standardization and compliance progress reviews complete with score carded KPI’s.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant designation
• 8 years relevant work experience in public accounting or industry

Required Skills:

• Intellectual & strategic ability to support business processes development in a complex fast paced business environment
• Ability to lead and influence multiple-function cross functional teams of varying levels
• Hands on and pro-active approach
• Relationship builder and stakeholder management
• Excellent analytical skills and strong process understanding skills
• Strong SAP knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Experience retrieving and working with data
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Strong team player
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented
• Able to work under deadline pressures
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change
• Proficient in English language. Bilingual - Spanish is a nice to have

Working Conditions:

• This role does not have direct reports, but it involves substantial leadership responsibilities and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, driving collaboration and alignment across multiple departments.
• Physical - Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory - This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work long hours in front of the computer.
• Work environment - Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Mental Stress - There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements:

• Based in Tampa, FL with some limited travel requirements

A Career with Refresco 

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.  

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:  

• Medical/dental/vision insurance  
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) savings plan with company match  
• Paid holidays and vacation  
• Well-being benefits  
• Discount programs  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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