Operations Finance Business Partner (Senior Finance Manager)

About the position

As a Senior Finance Manager, the Finance Business Partner will provide subject matter expertise and advice to the operations leadership team of the North America region, covering eight factories located in the US and Canada. As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, this individual will provide data-driven insights to support cost efficiency and deliver short and long-term strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive the KPI/target setting process for the operations team, such as waste, asset utilization, inventory levels and cost centre expenditure
• Actively participate in cost saving projects
• Support business plans associated with new capital requests
• Works closely with the head of operations on internal business reviews, plant meetings or any special project upon request
• Leads cost forecasting, tracking and reporting with relevant risks & opportunities
• Manages cost centres budget, allocation and tracks actual spend
• Develops and maintain reports / dashboards with the objective of increasing visibility/awareness of operational efficiency and cost control
• Special projects as requested by senior management

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related disciplines
• At least five years of accounting, audit, operations and/or finance experience
• Ability to interpret income statements and to perform return on investment calculations
• Financial planning and analysis experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice-to-haves

• Strong financial acumen and advanced analytical skills to simplify and present complex topics effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, drive change and influence decision making across all levels of the organization
• Proactive, adaptable and able to balance high level strategy with operational details
• Advanced PowerPoint skills
• SAP and/or MicroStrategy knowledge
• Experience in the food industry, either in food manufacturers or in CPGs