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.

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…