Director, Tortilla Finance Business Partner

C.H. Guenther & Son•San Antonio, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Platform Business Partner serves as the strategic financial leader for our manufacturing network, including direct oversight of plant controllers and financial analysts within the Tortilla Platform. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic insights and leadership to improve cost control, operational efficiency, and profitability. The Director will act as the primary financial business partner to supply chain and operations leadership. C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food. Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of multi-site or plant-based finance teams in a manufacturing environment.
Proven expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Extensive experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
Experience with Activity-Based Costing, KPI development, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Experience integrating new technologies and systems to improve financial analysis and reporting.
Advanced use of a computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software (SAP).
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to influence across functions and levels.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage projects, and drive process improvement.
Knowledge of logistics, supply chain management principles, and operations research.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of associates and customers ranging from entry level to executive level positions
Ability to manage multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines.
Ability to prioritize projects and clearly communicate direction internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA

Responsibilities

Lead the financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities for all Tortilla Platform Supply Chain Operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.
Provide strategic oversight and direction to plant accounting teams, including all Frozen Platform Plant Accountants/Controllers, to ensure accurate and timely reporting, cost analysis, and performance measurement.
Develop and deploy standardized policies, processes, and systems for financial operations across plants, ensuring consistency and compliance with corporate standards.
Partner with Operations leadership to drive continuous improvement in cost performance utilizing the productivity tracking process, resource allocation, and data-driven decision-making.
Provide leadership and guidance to the plant financial resources for involvement in the Guenther Productive System (GPS) and their daily activities needed to maintain a partnership with the Operations team.
Oversee the development and refinement of standard cost systems, inventory valuation practices, and plant-level reporting mechanisms.
Guide and support plant finance teams in the implementation and interpretation of Activity-Based Costing and other performance measurement tools.
Identify opportunities for automation, system improvements, and enhanced reporting to support proactive financial management.
Serve as the key liaison between supply chain finance and corporate finance, ensuring effective information flow, system integration, and goal alignment.
Lead the annual budget and strategic planning processes for all manufacturing sites within the network.
Mentor and develop high-performing financial talent, fostering a culture of accountability, insight, and continuous learning.
Performs all other duties as assigned.