Senior Manager, Finance

About the job

At JBT Marel, we are looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join our team in Sabetha, US. This is a key leadership role, the Senior Finance Manager will report to the NA Finance Director and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the business unit. The Senior Finance Manager will have primary day‑to‑day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial‑related activities of the business unit.

This will include direct responsibility for finance, forecasting, strategic planning, and site related accounting functions.

As a trusted business partner, the Senior Finance Manager will work closely with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insights, improve profitability, and support sustainable growth. The role combines hands‑on financial management with strategic oversight, ensuring alignment with global standards while addressing local business needs.

This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, optimizing processes, and contributing to the continued success of a global organization transforming the future of food.

• As a true business partner to the Site Director, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and the business unit’s long‑term strategy.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Site Director and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors).

• Serve as a member of site leadership team.
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution.

• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports;
  Monthly profit and loss forecast by division (vs. budget).
• Complete analysis of financial results and develop recommendations (strategic and tactical).
• Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new service launches).
• Develop and maintain capital budget.
• Assist in development of financial planning and analysis exercises/reports.
• Participate in calls with Division and Corporate Management.

• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Oversee cash, and asset management.
• Develop and utilize forward‑looking, predictive models and activity‑based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.

• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets.
• Develop financial business plans and forecasts.

• Manage work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.

• Oversee weekly cash management and approve weekly payables.
• Oversee AR management and provide support to collections activities.

• Monitor all open legal issues involving the business unit/industry
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.

Education & Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance with C.P.A and/or M.B.A is required. At least ten years of experience in financial management within a manufacturing facility with increasing responsibilities for multi‑faceted direction and planning. Cost accounting experience is highly recommended. Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information.

This is a service‑orientated position. The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy working with people, have a pleasant disposition, and be willing to advance the goals of the organization by demonstrating competence in relevant subject areas and a willingness to be helpful.

At JBT Marel,
what we do matters
, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future…