Supply Finance Manager, USVI Plant

Diageo

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The role is based out of Diageo manufacturing plant at Kingshill, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Island (USVI). As Finance Manager, your role will be to provide finance and business performance management support to the team at the site. As Finance Manager, your role will be to: Lead the financial reporting, accounting, and analysis of the financial performance of the manufacturing operation at the sites. Lead the development of the annual operating plans (AOP), latest estimates (LE) and delivery of financial results. Partner the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. Drive performance and decision-making process by providing financial support and leadership. Identify performance enhancement opportunities and work with the site leadership to execute them. Maintain a strong internal control & compliance environment. Simplify reporting and decision-making processes by leveraging digital tools. Identify and pro-actively manage risks and opportunities and provide performance insights. The role will: Partner with the leadership of the manufacturing sites under your remit. Work with the Business Shared Services for timely and accurately closing the Books and performing various financial analysis. Effectively collaborate across the finance community (Tax, Insurance, Supply, FP&A, etc.). Business partner with other Supply organizations including Planning, Blending, Technical, Procurement etc., and coordinate the flow of information between multiple levels of management.

Requirements

Solid end-to-end supply chain and cost accounting understanding.
Ability to effectively business partner and communicate across supply and finance and managing multiple stakeholders.
Financial analysis skills, including ability to manage complex data for decision support, reporting and financial planning.
Strong stewardship mindset.
Self-driven, working independently.
5+ years of financial management and accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing consumer goods environment.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required
Excellent leadership, analytical and planning skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong technical accounting, planning, analysis, reporting and systems expertise.
Proven ability to distill complex business issues, provide logical, compelling, and clear plans for action.
Requires excellent leadership and networking skills and ability to lead and influence organizational changes.

Nice To Haves

a professional accounting designation or MBA is preferred.
SAP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the financial reporting, accounting, and analysis of the financial performance of the manufacturing operation at the sites.
Lead the development of the annual operating plans (AOP), latest estimates (LE) and delivery of financial results.
Partner the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
Drive performance and decision-making process by providing financial support and leadership.
Identify performance enhancement opportunities and work with the site leadership to execute them.
Maintain a strong internal control & compliance environment.
Simplify reporting and decision-making processes by leveraging digital tools.
Identify and pro-actively manage risks and opportunities and provide performance insights.
Partner with the leadership of the manufacturing sites under your remit.
Work with the Business Shared Services for timely and accurately closing the Books and performing various financial analysis.
Effectively collaborate across the finance community (Tax, Insurance, Supply, FP&A, etc.).
Business partner with other Supply organizations including Planning, Blending, Technical, Procurement etc., and coordinate the flow of information between multiple levels of management.