Finance Manager, Supply Chain

Balchem Corporation • Montvale, NJ

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About The Position

Balchem is seeking a Finance Manager, Supply Chain, reporting directly to the Finance Director and leading a team of two direct reports. The role oversees financial close activities for manufacturing sites, provides financial support and analysis across Supply Chain operations, supports cost containment initiatives, and drives accountability against financial and operational commitments.

Working in a global, multi-entity manufacturing environment, the Finance Manager analyzes manufacturing and Supply Chain operations, including intercompany activities and their effects on inventory, costs, and financial results. The successful candidate will bring a continuous improvement mindset, using technology and other solutions to automate and scale processes and improve financial insights for strategic decision-making. The role requires critical thinking, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of broader business impacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive cost accounting or plant controlling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory, and manufacturing variances.
• Previous supervisory or people management experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of ERP and financial information systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a global, multi-entity organization, with exposure to intercompany accounting and transactions.
• Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial analysis of Supply Chain impacts to the P&L, Balance Sheet, and key performance indicators.
• Lead monthly close activities for supported manufacturing sites, including SOX compliance.
• Lead and support the development and continued professional growth of two direct reports.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate financial processes and reporting.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as requested by management.
• Support cost containment initiatives and drive accountability against financial and operational commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager