Finance Leadership Development Program

Kerry Group•Beloit, WI

1d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program designed for individuals interested in accounting and finance. Participants will partner with various functions to ensure robust controls and contribute to business performance by providing financial insights. The program aims to create an interconnected and accountable Finance team that is at the heart of the business, fostering an engaging and motivating environment. The program will begin on July 12, 2027.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in accounting/finance or related field with an expected graduation date between December 2026 – May 2027
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate professionally to all levels of an organization
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
A curious mindset

Responsibilities

Be exposed to a range of centers of expertise such as Accountant, Financial Control, Tax and Treasury.
Be part of a corporate finance team responsible for multiple tasks in areas of Financial Control, Tax, Treasury, General Ledger, Monthly Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Statutory Accounts, Projections and Budgeting.
Assist with standardizing processes, highlighting and implementing changes within the finance team to drive efficiencies.
Assist in the preparation and presentation of timely, accurate, value-added information to senior executives, including financial analysis and presentations that assist in strategic decision-making.
Assist with monitoring and measuring the financial performance of Kerry Americas against Key Performance Indicators, working closely with commercial teams and Business Finance leads to analyze and report drivers of performance.
Serve as a key resource to business unit Executive Management in the development of business strategies, including marketing, selling, and profitability improvement.
Have forecasting, budgeting, and monthly reporting responsibility for the business, along with communication to the business team.
Support executive and leadership meeting agendas, including presentation material, analyses, and support.
Understand market trends, dynamics, price/volume trends, and outlooks to recommend actions that lead to profitable growth.
Support sales/marketing with analysis aimed at customer retention, pricing, business at risk, new business, and business lost impacts.
Manage new business pipeline reporting and assess the impact of new opportunities on the business portfolio.
Assess key commodity markets risk and its impact on pricing.
Determine, validate, and communicate quotes, credits, and pricing to business teams.
Review and monitor centralized processes, collaborating with Plant Controllers to ensure adherence and develop/implement corrective actions.
Analyze and book material purchase accruals, inventory adjustments, freight accrual, and market adjustments in relation to North American inventory at each manufacturing location.
Perform variance reporting and develop tools and reporting methods that identify and analyze key variables affecting the financial performance of each business unit (e.g., finished goods mix, cost of material, direct costs, formula mix).
Develop, prepare, and present mid-year and yearly budget projections.
Manage, review, audit, and correct process manufacturing master data.
Assist in the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives across various regions and business units.