Manager, Finance Manufacturing - Dekalb, IL

Job Description

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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

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Skills that will make you successful

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

Experiences that will support your success

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

Advanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel & Power Point.

SAP experience strongly preferred

Strong communication, written, oral and interpersonal skills are required.