Senior Manager, Finance

Location: Sabetha

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US - Sabetha - Commerce Drivetime type:
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Job Description ##
** 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.
** Key Job Tasks**:
** Strategy
* ** 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).
** Executive Management
*** Serve as a member of site leadership team.
* Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution.
** Financial Planning and Analysis
*** 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.
** Finance
* ** 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.
** Planning
* ** Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets.
* Develop financial business plans and forecasts.
** Team Management
*** Manage work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
** Cash Management
*** Oversee weekly cash management and approve weekly payables.
* Oversee AR management and provide support to collections activities.
** Risk Management
*** 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  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…