Plant Controller (Financial Manager)

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Manager Onsite (Bloomfield, CT)

We are actively seeking an experienced manufacturing Financial Manager (Plant Controller) for a world renowned organization in the CPG industry.

The Financial Manager will provide financial reports and interpret financial information while recommending further courses of action.

In this role, you will advise on investment activities and provide strategies to minimize financial risk, while maintaining the financial health of the organization.

• Additional responsibilities include : Analyzing costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans;
• developing trends and projections for the firm’s finances; conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities, overseeing operations of the finance department, setting goals and objectives, and designing a framework for these to be met;

managing the preparation of the company’s budget; liaising with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

Please review the job responsibilities and requirements below and apply if interested and qualified.

Financial Manager Responsibilities :

• Partnering with plant staff to execute and deliver annual operating plan, forecasts, and financial analysis and reporting.
• Directing timely and accurate financial closings.
• Driving system of internal controls and ensures general ledger accounts are correctly stated and classified, and that financial reporting is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Interact with multiple cross functional team members both plant and corporate levels.
• Participate as a key business partner to Plant Management team, contributing to plant strategy development and execution of annual plans that drive YoY improvements.
• Directs and manages all financial and accounting functions for the plant.
• Leads annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and the management accounting / reporting process.
• Reviews and advises the management team on all financial / budgetary requirements and develops financial goals in partnership with plant and corporate leadership.
• Ensures that plant goals and initiatives are developed in line with company values, strategic goals, and business plans.
• Lead plant / corporate Enabler (cost savings) programs and plant teams toward driving YoY productivity improvements.
• Provides financial leadership on all aspects of plant supply chain management.
• Effectively communicates financial risks and opportunities to plant management and corporate.
• Reviews control procedures over accounting and financial activities.
• Provides guidance to ensure that internal accounting controls are in place to protect company assets. Ensures an adequate system of internal control is maintained, and that general ledger accounts are correctly stated, maintains SOX compliance.
• Oversees preparation of the plants financial reporting. Analyze and report manufacturing efficiency variances and determine corrective action requirements.
• Ensures items are correctly classified and all reporting is prepared in accordance with GAAP.
• Drives strategic business analysis that includes short and long term value creation.
• Proactive financial leader who provides guidance and mentoring to plan staff on all financial aspects.

Financial Manager Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 5+ years required of demonstrated cost accounting experience in a manufacturing / plant environment.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations required.
• Professional qualification such as CFA / CPA or similar preferred.
• Manufacturing & cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Data analytics capabilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365.

About Infinia Search :

We're Infinia Search. Some might call what we do "recruiting" or "staffing," but those labels just don't seem to fit. We're a relationship driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic create exponential results for our clients and candidates.

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Diversity and Equality :

Infinia Search is an equal opportunity employer, meaning all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure that all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Company Description

We’re Infinia Search.

We’re a relationship-driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic creates exponential results for our clients and candidates.

https : / / www.infiniasearch.com /

Company Description

We’re Infinia Search. r nWe’re a relationship-driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic creates exponential results for our clients and candidates.

r nhttps : / / www.infiniasearch.com /