Plant Finance Manager - Buffalo, NY
About The Position
The Buffalo Finance Manager is a cross functional role that will allow you to collaborate with peers to achieve plant goals, partner with plant operations to support business results and the plant mission, support a strong fiduciary environment, analyze metrics and reporting, and provide business insights. You will have financial responsibility for the site that is part of the Big G and NAF business segments. Buffalo is a unionized manufacturing facility of ~400 employees. It is a unique site comprised of a Cereal Plant, Flour Mill & Grain Elevator with a rich history of 100+ years of performance and innovation. The Buffalo plant is both geographically and strategically positioned to support our business segments and continues to evolve to meet the growing and dynamic needs of the customer. As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, you will gain significant Cross-Functional Team Leadership. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to Govern and/or Execute Control Activities by overseeing critical month/year-end SOX compliance actions. To learn more about our Buffalo plant and surrounding area click here!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
- 5+ years of related experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well on team and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization (Partnership for Impact) and coach/develop others
Nice To Haves
- 7+ years of related experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Experience working in a finance/accounting role within manufacturing
- Experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment
- Proven analytical and strategic skills (Analytic Proficiency)
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong organization and prioritization skills
- Assertive, self-confident, and willing to offer opinions and insights (Plant/Site Leadership)
- Initiative and ability to work independently and to effectively work with a team (Situational Agility)
- Ability to influence, develop, and motivate peers (Matrix Relationship Management)
- Desire to work cross functionally with all plant functions (Cross-Functional Leadership)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
- Ensure Effective Plant Financial Management
- Responsible for development and execution of the annual operating plan, periodic financial forecasts, and monthly financial close.
- Responsible for monitoring financial performance, identifying key risks and opportunities and develop plans to close any gaps to plant targets.
- Supporting site delivery of annual HMM (productivity) targets, including process and tracking
- Ensure Effective Financial Controls that comply with all company policies and supports the safeguarding of company assets.
- Maintaining audit ready status of internal controls through periodic review and self-audit.
- Collaborate as a strong voice on the Plant Leadership Team (PLT)
- Support development and execution of site strategies including financial insights on capital investments
- Provide support and leadership on cross functional plant and corporate initiatives.
- Engage in activities to develop all employees, including safety engagement systems and plant floor time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
