Vice President, Operations Finance

Smithfield Foods, Inc. • Smithfield, VA

71d

About The Position

As Vice President of Operations Finance, you will lead a dynamic, cross-functional finance organization that spans Plant Accounting, Supply Chain Finance, Product Costing, and Capital Management. You will be responsible for driving financial clarity and operational excellence through advanced modeling, analytics, and strategic insight. Your leadership will empower teams to deliver high-impact results across product costing, inventory optimization, and enterprise-wide scenario planning. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating complex requests into actionable priorities and guiding teams to deliver with precision and speed. From shaping executive presentations to challenging assumptions in financial reviews, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and analytical rigor. This is a high-visibility role for a leader who thrives on solving complex problems, developing talent, and influencing decisions at the highest levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 15+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development, required.
• Experience with a publicly traded company
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, Advanced Modeling, and Strategic Analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting and presenting to Senior Management.
• Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to solve complex problems.
• Utilize the 4 core values of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency to promote an ethical culture.
• Energized by collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Plant Accounting, Supply Chain Finance, Corporate Reporting, and Capital Management functions
• Lead product costing, yield analysis, and financial modeling to drive cost optimization and profitability
• Provide thought leadership to senior executives on financial strategy, operational trends, and risk mitigation
• Interpret and prioritize ad hoc requests from senior leaders; guide teams to deliver actionable insights
• Contribute to executive presentations and participate in strategic meetings, offering insights and recommendations
• Provide direction and prioritization to responsible teams, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are high-quality
• Review reports and analyses with precision; challenge assumptions, ask questions, and re-review as needed
• Coach teams to improve financial acumen and take ownership of complex issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees