Sr Manager Finance-Cobb Vantress-Siloam Springs, AR

Tyson•Siloam Springs, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Finance Manager position is a leading role within the Finance organization that is responsible for monthly forecast, quarterly projections, annual budget (AOP) and strategic plan for Cobb North America region within the Poultry segment of Tyson Foods. The candidate needs to have proven ability to partner closely with department heads to drive strategic planning and operational excellence. The position is responsible for planning and analysis across Cobb’s poultry operations. The responsibilities for this role will include: Drive construction of the annual operating plan, quarterly re-forecasting cycles, and weekly estimates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and ad-hoc analysis. Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and long-range planning. Support Management in the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, driving alignment across departments. Partner closely with leadership to analyze business performance, identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations. Conduct in-depth financial analysis on strategic initiatives, sales and cost analysis, new product feasibility, and SG&A initiatives. Prepare insightful financial reports and variance analyses (actuals vs. budget/forecast) for the department owners and leadership team, working closely with SLT. Enhance and scale financial systems and tools to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and data integrity. Collaborate with Internal and External Customers to refine and track departmental budgets, optimize resource allocation, and improve cost efficiency. Support the month-end close process, including Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivables (and related matters), to ensure timely and accurate financial results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business equivalent
5-7 plus years of applicable professional experience preferred
Strong systems proficiency and the ability to leverage technology to scale the finance function.
Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Advanced proficiency in Power BI and SAP or other ERP systems.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial data into actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to strong analytical skills, verbal and written communication.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species chickens ducks birds.
The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts for entire North America P&L in close coordination with cross-functional partners.
Gather and analyze information to determine risks and opportunities in the annual budget and monthly forecast.
Analyze variances to related benchmarks.
Support standardized communication of financial results and insights to internal leadership and external stakeholders, providing clear, actionable information.
Drive and own the strategic plan financials for North America.
Consolidate and provide deliverables in a timely manner.
Support the month-end close process for Cobb to ensure the highest level of accuracy analysis and appropriate revenue recognition.
Accounting for revenue recognition, managing accounts receivable, and associated master data.
Ad-hoc initiatives and requests that will provide value and drive the success of the organization.
Drive construction of the annual operating plan, quarterly re-forecasting cycles, and weekly estimates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and ad-hoc analysis.
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and long-range planning.
Support Management in the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, driving alignment across departments.
Partner closely with leadership to analyze business performance, identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis on strategic initiatives, sales and cost analysis, new product feasibility, and SG&A initiatives.
Prepare insightful financial reports and variance analyses (actuals vs. budget/forecast) for the department owners and leadership team, working closely with SLT.
Enhance and scale financial systems and tools to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and data integrity.
Collaborate with Internal and External Customers to refine and track departmental budgets, optimize resource allocation, and improve cost efficiency.
Support the month-end close process, including Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivables (and related matters), to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
Manage 1-2 team members