Supply Chain Finance Manager

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

About The Position

Are you ready to drive financial excellence at the heart of a dynamic supply chain operation? As our Supply Chain Finance Manager , you’ll be at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and operations—leading efforts to optimize costs, improve performance, and unlock value across transportation, warehousing, and inventory. This is more than just a finance role; it’s a chance to shape the future of our supply chain through data-driven insights, innovative thinking, and close collaboration with cross-functional leaders. In this high-impact position, you’ll lead critical financial processes including forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close, while also building robust KPI frameworks and activity-based costing models. You’ll be empowered to challenge the status quo, streamline reporting, and influence strategic decisions that drive efficiency and growth. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a tangible difference—this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Economics and 5+ years of experience relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development, and management, required
Prior Accounting/GAAP knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and business intelligence tools
Strong process improvement and change management skills
Abilities to collect and analyze large amounts of data, draw conclusions and communicate to senior leadership in a professional manner
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to complete projects timely and accurately
Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts for transportation, warehousing, and inventory functions.
Partner with accounting to validate and challenge financial inputs, improving forecast accuracy.
Create activity-based costing models to better understand and manage warehousing expenses.
Identify and bring forward issues and areas of opportunity to provide visibility to trends on a proactive basis and leading analysis driving improvements.
Establish and enhance tracking models to provide visibility to spending objectives.
Provide financial analysis and insight to all ingredient and materials managed by the procurement teams.
Establish and enhance tracking models to provide visibility to spending objectives.
Provide financial training on a monthly / quarterly basis to new and existing employees within the Procurement team.
Ensure understanding and consistent application of cost savings calculations and methodologies.
Represent and lead procurement in various finance-wide projects, optimizations, and continuous improvement projects.
Own month-end close processes and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting across supply chain areas.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to benchmark performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Conduct scenario analyses and trend reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with business leaders to communicate financial insights and drive operational improvements.
Champion financial best practices and process enhancements across planning, reporting, and analysis.
Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.