Senior Finance Manager

My client is the leading producer in fresh prepared foods manufacturing industry. While you may not know their name, they provide private label products to the largest customers nationwide! They are currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Finance with experience in the Food Manufacturing sector to oversee all financial aspects of the business and drive the company’s financial strategy and planning. With a team, you are part of the financial backbone to deliver

managerial reporting and driving in-depth analysis of the results to key leaders across our 5 manufacturing facilities. In this dynamic and fast-moving environment, you act as a financial advisor by providing decision-making support, business intelligence, and financial performance reporting. You will be responsible for assessing the financial performance of the company as well as possible risks and investments. You will be responsible for all commercial finance decisions and guiding the company towards profitability and long-term success.

Key Accountabilities and Functional Responsibilities

• Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks
• Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems
• Set targets for and supervise all finance personnel
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations
• Develop and oversee business planning and review processes, providing analytical and strategic support to internal customers throughout the business
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines
• Drive business planning and review processes, providing analytical and strategic support to internal customers throughout the business
• Leverage data analytics and visualization tools to deliver insights on operational trends within the business
• Create and oversee annual forecasts and budgets, as well as advanced quantitative analysis and financial models
• Analyze in-depth critical business activities and business units to determine upcoming business opportunities and risks
• Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external reporting schedules, as well as automating reporting processes

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience as a finance manager or similar role in food manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of commercial finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
• Excellence in MS Office suite (especially Excel & PowerPoint)
• Experience with financial management software (SysPro Preferred)
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• BS/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field; MSc/MA (preferred)
• CPA or other relevant qualification (preferred)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to influence executive stakeholders
• Highly proactive and self-motivated team player with great social and communication skills