Plant Finance Manager
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Location: Defiance, OH 43512
Description:
Title: Plant Finance Manager
Location: Defiance, OH
Job-Type: FTE/Permanent
Job Description:
The Plant Finance Manager is the most senior financial leader at the plant site and a key member of the site leadership team as well as the division finance team. This position requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data, leads effort to identify cost reduction and productivity recommendations and partners with the plant leadership team to drive focus and ownership of cost and productivity efforts.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Identify appropriate performance-based metrics; drive ownership organizational discipline to monitor proactively optimize financial performance - act as partner to the plant manager to drive cost productivity initiatives.
Accurate monthly closing and reporting of financial results to plant manager, his staff and division personnel.
Meaningful analysis of monthly operating results quantifying sources of variability, inflation, productivity unusual items etc.
Maintenance of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements.
Monthly forecast and annual budgeting process.
Financial evaluation of capital spending projects.
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with a minimum of 3 years' plant financial experience, 6 overall years finance experience of increasing responsibility.
CMA preferred
Proven ability to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives and effectively enlist other's participation in change initiatives.
Proficient in the development and use of performance-based metrics, scorecards, etc.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate/collaborate with suppliers and other third parties.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong leadership skills
Solid analytical skills
Strong project management experience.
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing/plant level accounting systems including payroll, APAY, inventory, general ledger etc.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices for finance, manufacturing, and physical distribution.
Solid decision-making and problem resolution skills.
Exposure to Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing and inventory management principles, certification or formal training preferred.
Strong presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
Manages a staff of salary employees, sets direction, and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year)
Work environment is typical of an office setting
Skills and Certifications:
BA Degree
Manufacturing cost accounting
Location: Defiance, OH
Job-Type: FTE/Permanent
Job Description:
The Plant Finance Manager is the most senior financial leader at the plant site and a key member of the site leadership team as well as the division finance team. This position requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data, leads effort to identify cost reduction and productivity recommendations and partners with the plant leadership team to drive focus and ownership of cost and productivity efforts.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Identify appropriate performance-based metrics; drive ownership organizational discipline to monitor proactively optimize financial performance - act as partner to the plant manager to drive cost productivity initiatives.
Accurate monthly closing and reporting of financial results to plant manager, his staff and division personnel.
Meaningful analysis of monthly operating results quantifying sources of variability, inflation, productivity unusual items etc.
Maintenance of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements.
Monthly forecast and annual budgeting process.
Financial evaluation of capital spending projects.
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with a minimum of 3 years' plant financial experience, 6 overall years finance experience of increasing responsibility.
CMA preferred
Proven ability to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives and effectively enlist other's participation in change initiatives.
Proficient in the development and use of performance-based metrics, scorecards, etc.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate/collaborate with suppliers and other third parties.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong leadership skills
Solid analytical skills
Strong project management experience.
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing/plant level accounting systems including payroll, APAY, inventory, general ledger etc.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices for finance, manufacturing, and physical distribution.
Solid decision-making and problem resolution skills.
Exposure to Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing and inventory management principles, certification or formal training preferred.
Strong presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
Manages a staff of salary employees, sets direction, and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year)
Work environment is typical of an office setting
Skills and Certifications:
BA Degree
Manufacturing cost accounting