Senior Manager – Finance & Controls (Vertical Operations & Sustainability)

Anheuser-Busch • St. Louis, MO

2d • $104,800 - $117,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SALARY: $104,800-$117,900, bonus & long-term incentive eligible COMPANY: We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? ROLE SUMMARY: Anheuser-Busch is building a strong bench of Senior Managers to support our Finance Control organization across Vertical Operations (Manufacturing & Supply Chain) and Sustainability reporting environments. These roles provide financial leadership and controllership oversight, supporting plant operations and enterprise reporting processes. Senior Managers within the Control organization are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while driving strong internal control compliance and operational performance. Responsibilities include ownership of month-end close, financial analysis, budgeting and projections, variance investigation, and cross-functional partnership to enable data-driven decision-making. These leaders apply rigorous accounting and control discipline within complex operational environments, proactively identifying risks, strengthening processes, and driving continuous improvement. Success requires a strong analytical mindset, ERP fluency, and the ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for business partners across the organization. Current opportunities within this portfolio include: Sr. Manager, Re-Pack Control Sr. Manager, VOP Controls (Arnold MCC) Sr. Manager, VOP – Finance, BSC Sr. Manager, Sustainability Reporting & Controls All positions operate in a 5-day-a-week onsite environment and are primarily based at Anheuser-Busch Headquarters in St. Louis, with select opportunities directly supporting plant operations. Final role alignment will be determined based on experience, business need, and candidate interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, Controllership, or Internal Controls
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, including general accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
• Experience working with internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, MICS, IFRS) and compliance standards
• Demonstrated experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems, understanding of system interfaces and data impacts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to work independently with a high sense of urgency and ownership
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance partner

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant certification
• Experience in manufacturing, CPG, cost accounting, or operational finance environments
• Experience with Business Objects, SQL, or other data/query tools
• Experience designing, testing, or improving internal controls
• Exposure to sustainability reporting, ESG governance, or regulatory compliance (CSRD) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, analysis, and projections to support business decision-making
• Perform variance analysis and develop models to investigate performance drivers and recommend corrective action
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory standards (SOX, IFRS, MICS, CSRD, where applicable)
• Evaluate, design, and improve financial and operational control processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects, driving process improvements and system enhancements
• Partner with operational and functional stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Support internal and external audit activities, including walkthroughs, control validation, and documentation

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

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