Manager, Field Finance

Saputo Inc. • White Bear Lake, MN

4d • $87,510 - $114,855

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? The Plant Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) manages finance and accounting activities at the plant level by providing P&L support, management and financial thought leadership for the facility. This position is responsible for supporting regional accounting teams with month-end, quarter-end and fiscal year-end financial closing duties, as well as all budgeting, forecasting, and costing activities for the facility. The position is highly visible and should yield exciting opportunities for growth. How You Will Make Contributions That Matter… Management of the Plant P&L, providing insight and analysis of drivers of performance. Support month-end close activities. Review all month-end, quarter-end close accruals, journal entries, P&L reconciliations. Responsible for all Plant audit support and compliance reporting. Diagnose and report weekly and monthly material yield and loss, volume, labor and expenses. Assist the Plant leadership team with development and tracking of KPI’s for assessing functional performance and areas of opportunity for further cost reduction. Develop data-driven, fact-based information to support decisions enabling productivity measures to reduce overall cost. Periodic review of standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to ensure accuracy. Perform periodic compliance testing to ensure internal/external controls are in place, report and deviations and corrective actions to ensure compliance. Ensures compliance with all Saputo Corporate policies and procedures. Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling. Has supervisory and leadership responsibility involving effective performance management, employee relations, mentoring, training and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, terminations and employee corrective actions. Actively applies the Saputo Values and complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics. Provide financial justification and post-audits for Capital expenditures. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another quantitative/technical discipline is required.
• 5+ years professional experience, preferably in the food/dairy manufacturing industry, milk accounting a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, superior analytical capability, and excellent verbal and written communications a must.
• Must be a strong executor who has the ability to assist with strategy development at all levels of the organization to drive business performance.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead people through change.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully influence peers and leadership.
• Ability to recruit, hire, develop, coach, and mentor talent for current and future needs.
• Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on Finance/Accounting.
• Must be proficient in all MS Office programs, with advanced MS Excel skillset.
• Must possess strong prioritization skills; flexibility and ability to multi-task on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to function within a multi-system environment.

Responsibilities

• Management of the Plant P&L, providing insight and analysis of drivers of performance.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Review all month-end, quarter-end close accruals, journal entries, P&L reconciliations.
• Responsible for all Plant audit support and compliance reporting.
• Diagnose and report weekly and monthly material yield and loss, volume, labor and expenses.
• Assist the Plant leadership team with development and tracking of KPI’s for assessing functional performance and areas of opportunity for further cost reduction.
• Develop data-driven, fact-based information to support decisions enabling productivity measures to reduce overall cost.
• Periodic review of standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to ensure accuracy.
• Perform periodic compliance testing to ensure internal/external controls are in place, report and deviations and corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Ensures compliance with all Saputo Corporate policies and procedures.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling.
• Has supervisory and leadership responsibility involving effective performance management, employee relations, mentoring, training and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, terminations and employee corrective actions.
• Actively applies the Saputo Values and complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics.
• Provide financial justification and post-audits for Capital expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees