Financial Operations Manager; Plant Controller

Position: Financial Operations Manager (Plant Controller)
Financial Operations Manager (Manufacturing Plant Controller)

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Food service partners.

Dessert Holdings is looking for a dynamic  Financial Operations Manager  to support our manufacturing location in  Delta, British Columbia . In this high visibility role, you will operate in a "CFO-like" capacity, partnering with Operations leadership to drive strategic initiatives, prioritize business objectives, and achieve financial goals. This is an amazing opportunity to join a high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement within the company.

This role will work onsite at the London ON manufacturing facility.

Travel to Delta, BC is required (up to 20%)

Key Responsibilities

Actively participate in daily operational review meetings, providing actionable analysis of the previous day's results

Work closely with the Operations leadership team to understand operational decisions and their financial impact

Identify cost-saving opportunities related to material, labor, overhead, and other types of manufacturing costs

Support the development of an annual operating plan in collaboration with Operations leadership

Conduct various financial modeling and analysis projects including product costing, cost savings, special projects, and capital planning

Assist in the new product and innovation process by collaborating with Operations, R&D, Marketing, and Sales to develop new product cost estimates

Deliver monthly financial presentations to the company's executive leadership team with confidence, effectively communicating results and providing critical insights that drive awareness and decision-making

Prepare and analyze weekly KPI metrics, calculating and assessing variances to cost, budgets, and forecasts

Manage daily cost accounting requirements and ensure that all deadlines are met

Evaluate business controls and processes, working with management to implement or improve controls as needed

Travel to Delta, BC is required up to 20%.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

BS degree in Finance or Accounting

At least 5+ years of experience in FP&A or cost accounting, with a manufacturing background, preferably with standard costing practices

Strong analytical capabilities and a natural curiosity to understand what the numbers truly mean

Ability to work in a dynamic, growing organization, with a willingness to learn and adapt to change

Understanding of basic cost accounting principles

Proficiency in MS Office and financial software applications is a must

Intermediate or higher Excel skills working with large data sets

A willingness to partner, solve problems, and help create the world's greatest desserts

About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:
The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,800 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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