Finance Controller

LotusBakeries•Mebane, NC

About The Position

Your goal is to take responsibility in Area US’s management reporting for both Business Units Bakery & Biscuits and Natural Foods, lead the Area US FP&A efforts and provide financial support within the Controlling team towards both the Commercial and the Plant Controller. You ensure the financial figures in the Area are correct and play a mediating role between the Area and Corporate Controlling. Your added value lies within the improvement of insights within the financial figures, creating efficiencies in the financial processes, and safeguarding the total Area profitability. Specifically, you are responsible for the follow-up on SG&A expenses, working capital and all Area reporting. You participate in financial projects and seek projects to improve the result of the Area. You will report directly to the Finance Director, with whom you will work closely together. You will also have regular contact with the team members within the Controlling and Accounting team, but also all other departments within Area US. Mission:• Develop, manage, and improve the management reporting of Area US• Develop, manage, and improve the budgeting and financial forecasting processes of Area US• Acquire in-depth understanding of the expenses of the non-sales and operational departments in Area US• Provide strong finance leadership while maintaining Lotus Bakeries core values (Teamwork; Open Communication; Passion).Reporting:• Own the monthly management reporting for Area US: gather and understand all relevant information from commercial and operational side and analyze & discuss other expenses/revenues within the Area• Safeguard the accuracy of financial figures and processes (accounting principles)• Oversee the application of non-financial information in our management reporting (e.g., unit forecasting, transportation, etc.) and review for quality• Monitor the management reporting of different departments with the department managers• Monitor the performance of the Area vs. the objectives in the strategic plan of the Area• Analyze and improve the working capital position and provide insights towards the business owners• Follow-up on subcontracting flows and the related financial processes• Support the Operation and Commercial team with accounting and finance topics• Identify improvements & cost saving opportunities Budgeting:• Manage the annual budget process, and play a mediating role in the consolidation of the budget figures from all departments in Area US• Manage the semi-annual financial forecasting process• Verify consistency in figures and all communication outside of the Area• Set up and discuss the Budget for the non-commercial/Operational departments in Area US Business Cases & Ad Hoc Analysis:• Participate in diverse Area and Group projects and undertake new projects to improve reporting/visibility/performance within the Area Finance Operations:• Monitor and approve most SG&A vendor expenses• Serve as secondary approver of payments where necessary• Serve as point of contact for our banking partner, BofA, and serve as portal admin• Serve as point of contact for our insurance broker, and manage the administration of insurance• Own and manage financial month-end close • Manage the cash flow forecast with the Plant controller on a regular basis

Requirements

Finance Degree
Very good knowledge of Excel
Analytically minded
Min. 3–5 years of experience in finance/controlling in medium- to large-sized companies
Team oriented
Strong communication & collaboration skills
Can act as a facilitator to several business functions with strong influential skills
KPI-driven

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP / COPA / BI is a nice to have

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and improve the management reporting of Area US
Develop, manage, and improve the budgeting and financial forecasting processes of Area US
Acquire in-depth understanding of the expenses of the non-sales and operational departments in Area US
Provide strong finance leadership while maintaining Lotus Bakeries core values (Teamwork; Open Communication; Passion)
Own the monthly management reporting for Area US: gather and understand all relevant information from commercial and operational side and analyze & discuss other expenses/revenues within the Area
Safeguard the accuracy of financial figures and processes (accounting principles)
Oversee the application of non-financial information in our management reporting (e.g., unit forecasting, transportation, etc.) and review for quality
Monitor the management reporting of different departments with the department managers
Monitor the performance of the Area vs. the objectives in the strategic plan of the Area
Analyze and improve the working capital position and provide insights towards the business owners
Follow-up on subcontracting flows and the related financial processes
Support the Operation and Commercial team with accounting and finance topics
Identify improvements & cost saving opportunities
Manage the annual budget process, and play a mediating role in the consolidation of the budget figures from all departments in Area US
Manage the semi-annual financial forecasting process
Verify consistency in figures and all communication outside of the Area
Set up and discuss the Budget for the non-commercial/Operational departments in Area US
Participate in diverse Area and Group projects and undertake new projects to improve reporting/visibility/performance within the Area
Monitor and approve most SG&A vendor expenses
Serve as secondary approver of payments where necessary
Serve as point of contact for our banking partner, BofA, and serve as portal admin
Serve as point of contact for our insurance broker, and manage the administration of insurance
Own and manage financial month-end close
Manage the cash flow forecast with the Plant controller on a regular basis