Plant Finance Manager

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Plant Finance Manager – West Monroe, LA

Our client is one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, food service, household, personal care and pet products. They are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, our client strives to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. They are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

As a Plant Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Manufacturing Facility’s Controller and the West Monroe operations team to help drive profitability. This includes analyzing financial information of actual and forecast/budget results, actively engaging in the facility’s projects and day-to-day accounting functions and leading a small Finance team to ensure operational excellence and team development.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in a Finance role, including 3+ years in a manufacturing environment. This individual will provide financial reporting to support our business objectives and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data and assess key projects. The role also includes team leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to mentor and guide Finance staff while optimizing processes to generate superior business results for the Company.

• Lead and manage a small Finance team, including mentoring, training, and performance development
• Variable Cost reporting leader. Provide timely and accurate cost analysis, sound financial advice and counsel to the management team to assist in minimizing manufacturing costs and meeting objectives. This includes an analysis of variances from budget, forecast and prior year.
• Lead and manage the financial development of the annual budget
• Prepare the monthly outlook which includes understanding key issues within the facility and how they affect financial performance
• Lead the key aspects of the month-end closing tasks and reporting
• Assist with the preparation and/or review of the financial analyses of proposed projects to permit sound business decisions and to evaluate the results of completed capital appropriations
• Provides working knowledge and application of GAAP. Ensures application of established financial controls through effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies, processes, and instructions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance by adopting a customer-based philosophy in the level of service provided
• Mentor, train, and support financial staff within the group
• Perform other related duties as required

• Minimum of 7 years in Accounting or Finance; advanced Finance degree or certification (plus)
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment and has demonstrated strengths in analysis, planning, forecasting and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing or mentoring Finance professionals
• Have a broad appreciation and understanding of finance, business management and the interrelationships among these disciplines, as well as thorough knowledge of cost accounting and GAAP
• Understanding and ability to implement necessary internal controls, including SOX experience
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management
• Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions and a commitment to continuous improvement
• High level of integrity to ensure accurate reporting of financial data
• Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Advanced Excel skills
• Commitment to working safely and supporting/promoting all facility safety initiatives and programs