Sr Supply Chain Finance Manager

The Sr Supply Chain Finance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the financial planning, analysis and reporting activities for all Sargento supply chain operations. This role is critical in overseeing the financial operations of procurement and logistics functions, driving process standardization where appropriate, ensuring financial integrity, and proactively identifying cost optimization opportunities. They will own consolidated reporting of all supply chain related financial performance and serve as liaison and key business partner to Sargento business units, providing ongoing support and thought leadership for annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-term strategic growth objectives.

Your Story.

The Sr Supply Chain Finance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the financial planning, analysis and reporting activities for all Sargento supply chain operations. This role is critical in overseeing the financial operations of procurement and logistics functions, driving process standardization where appropriate, ensuring financial integrity, and proactively identifying cost optimization opportunities. They will own consolidated reporting of all supply chain related financial performance and serve as liaison and key business partner to Sargento business units, providing ongoing support and thought leadership for annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-term strategic growth objectives.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits That Set Us Apart.

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store
  
  
  

What You Do.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead and oversee the financial management of supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Provide financial leadership in the development, execution, and monitoring of supply chain strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and financial targets.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, process optimization/standardization, and margin improvement within the supply chain function.
• Lead the effort to improve understanding of actual costing process and outcomes with the goal of providing enhanced insight and aligned reporting between supply chain operations and business units.
• Develop, implement, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain financial performance, ensuring accurate tracking of costs and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, operations, logistics) to support supply chain decision-making with timely and actionable financial insights.
• Lead the development and monitoring of annual supply chain budgets and periodic forecasts, providing recommendations for adjustments based on actual performance and market changes. Proactively communicate adjustments and drivers of change to business units.
• Manage inventory valuation, including the assessment of inventory levels, obsolescence, and slow-moving stock, ensuring proper accounting treatment in financial statements.
• Oversee the financial implications of supply chain investments, such as capital expenditures, technology upgrades, and third-party vendor contracts, ensuring sound financial decision-making.
• Review and analyze supply chain-related financial transactions, including freight costs, warehousing, supplier payments, and distribution expenses, to ensure accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, providing insightful financial analysis and explanations of supply chain performance to senior supply chain and business unit leadership. Support annual audit as necessary.
• Work closely with senior leadership to prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and strategic recommendations for improving supply chain financial efficiency and performance.
• Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance within the supply chain finance function.
• Provide ad hoc financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support as needed to drive strategic initiatives in the supply chain.
  
  
  

Your Education And Experience.

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance or related field required, CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of increasing responsibility in FP&A (ideally manufacturing and/or supply chain finance), with strong understanding of standard cost and variance reporting.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of GAAP, cost accounting, and supply chain operations performance analysis.
  
  
  

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.

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