Manager FP&A - Finance &Transformation

West Pharmaceutical Services • Cidra, PR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This onsite position as Manager of Product Costing is a global position responsible for developing and managing the inventory and standard costing processes. They will interact with many departments across the organization and be a trusted partner within finance and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or Business with concentration in Accounting/Finance required
• Minimum 8 years related experience required
• Understanding of the manufacturing environment and the associated financial processes
• Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process and manufacturing principles
• Strong ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
• Ability to effectively analyze transactional level detail in an enterprise resource planning system and articulate the key findings to senior management
• Ability to multi-task and drive actions to completion under strict deadlines
• Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree MBA preferred
• Prior SAP implementation experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred or CMA Upon Hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive and lead all standard cost updates: the annual standard cost process, costing of newly released products, and periodic reviews of individual part costs to ensure they are current and accurately reflect manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure bills of materials and routings are accurate as well as procurement for purchasing information records.
• Partner with the master data to implement best practices in maintaining the fields relevant to product costing.
• Analyze global variances (production/purchase price/freight) to ensure accuracy of transactions.
• Participate in S4 Hana go-lives as well as other SAP initiatives as the subject matter expert in all areas related to standard costing and variances.
• Integrate governance mechanisms in the costing process by developing and tracking KPIs and SLAs to ensure inventory valuation accuracy and integrity.
• Ensure appropriate controls and compliance with US GAAP.
• Support and assist in the global initiatives relating to cost accounting for all regions/divisions of West.
• Support and assist other functions within the business as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development
• Benefit programs supporting physical, mental, emotional and financial health
• Giving back to communities
• Commitment to creating a healthier environment and planet through sustainability efforts

What This Job Offers

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