Mfg Plant Senior Financial Leader

Kroger•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Responsible for managing plant assets through the coordination and development of annual budgets, and analyzing performance against established budgets. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree accounting or finance with 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Thorough knowledge of accounting practices
Pay level based on plant complexity, including number of production departments and number of division customers supported (pay level 9)
Able to foster collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing and/or union environment
Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and Hyperion Essbase
Experience working in cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting

Responsibilities

Be a financial leader at the plant for the site leader and staff
Act as the primary point of contact for the Regional Account Service Center (RASC), General Office (G.O.) and plant personnel on all financial matters
Review company financial records and ensure they are accurate and within policy
Perform period, quarterly, and yearly closing functions, including journal approvals and reviews to ensure accuracy and conduct financial analyses, including a period recap to G.O
Prepare reports on a period, quarterly and annual basis for the group controller and federal, state, and local agencies
Prepare period profit estimates and annual budgets for departments and analyze business activity
Develop necessary financial analyses, including trends, discrepancies and opportunities
Prepare various cost estimates on new products or package changes and continually analyze pricing and price quotes for outside sales
Investigate and determine whether new business is financially beneficial and is consistent with the company strategy
Analyze capital projects to assure they meet company requirements
Control company's physical and liquid assets, review and approve expenditures, and install safeguards to prevent excessive spending or waste
Understand multiple accounting systems/interfaces and investigate related issues
Supervise office staff, including the schedule of work, review of work performed, and investigation and resolution of problems and questions
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens