Manager FP&A and Control

Sanimax • South St. Paul, MN

11d

About The Position

Your professional transformation starts here Are you full of great ideas? Do you dream of building a greener future as part of a company that values your skills and opinions? Are you looking for a flexible employer that will give you the opportunity to grow within the company? This job is for you! The National-FPA Manager serves as a key finance business partner, driving effective financial management including financial planning, reporting, and budgeting processes while ensuring strong financial control. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong business acumen, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to interact with senior management, operational and commercial teams on strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for delivering financial insights, improving business performance, and ensuring compliance with policies and controls. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. This position reports to the Global FP&A Director and oversees one direct report. Why Join Sanimax? Competitive base salary and eligible to an annual bonus 3% quarterly bonus Competitive benefits to include : Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance and a matching 401K program with a match of up to 5%. Work on projects that make a real and positive difference in our communities and the environment. Green company with strong values and 85+ years of established growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a similar leadership role.
• Strong business acumen, with a results-driven mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP standards, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Infor M3 or Anaplan / Fluence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering Serve as a strategic finance partner to the US country leader, supporting functions such as procurement, transport, operations, and sales.
• Lead and facilitate monthly financial reviews with business unit directors.
• Provide data-driven insights through financial and business analytics.
• Conduct budget variance analysis, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Monitor capital expenditures and strategic initiatives to ensure financial alignment.
• Perform profitability analysis on products, services, and projects, offering recommendations to optimize margins.
• Support complex financial projects, including modeling, trend analysis, sensitivity analysis, and pricing strategy.
• Support merger and acquisition activities in collaboration with the M&A team.
• Forecasting & Budgeting Lead the country’s annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial insights to executives and department heads to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models and forecasting tools to support business planning and growth strategies.
• Financial Reporting & Control Participate in the month-end closing process and financial analysis with the operational accounting team.
• Monitor operational balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support internal controls, company policies, and compliance with accounting procedures.
• Assist in financial and non-financial audits.
• Cross-Country Finance Collaboration Work closely with the North America operational accounting team to align financial processes, automate and streamline accounting operations.
• Collaborate with other finance leaders across countries to harmonization best practices

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and eligible to an annual bonus
• 3% quarterly bonus
• Competitive benefits to include : Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance and a matching 401K program with a match of up to 5%.
• Work on projects that make a real and positive difference in our communities and the environment.
• Green company with strong values and 85+ years of established growth

What This Job Offers

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