Senior Manager – Finance & Controls; Vertical Operations & Sustainability

Position: Senior Manager – Finance & Controls (Vertical Operations & Sustainability)
Location: St. Louis

** SALARY**: $104,800-$117,900, bonus & long-term incentive eligible
** COMPANY:
** Senior Managers within the Control organization are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while driving strong internal control compliance and operational performance. Responsibilities include ownership of month-end close, financial analysis, budgeting and projections, variance investigation, and cross-functional partnership to enable data-driven decision-making.

These leaders apply rigorous accounting and control discipline within complex operational environments, proactively identifying risks, strengthening processes, and driving continuous improvement. Success requires a strong analytical mindset, ERP fluency, and the ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for business partners across the organization.
** Current opportunities within this portfolio include:
*** Sr. Manager, Re-Pack Control
* Sr. Manager, VOP Controls (Arnold MCC)
* Sr. Manager, VOP – Finance, BSC
* Sr. Manager, Sustainability Reporting & Controls All positions operate in a 5-day-a-week onsite environment and are primarily based at Anheuser-Busch Headquarters in St. Louis, with select opportunities directly supporting plant operations.

Final role alignment will be determined based on experience, business need, and candidate interest.
** CORE

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* * Lead and coordinate month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables
* Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, analysis, and projections to support business decision-making
* Perform variance analysis and develop models to investigate performance drivers and recommend corrective action
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory standards (SOX, IFRS, MICS, CSRD, where applicable)
* Evaluate, design, and improve financial and operational control processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
* Lead or participate in cross-functional projects, driving process improvements and system enhancements
* Partner with operational and functional stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable business insights
* Support internal and external audit activities, including walkthroughs, control validation, and documentation
** CORE

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

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* * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field required
* 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, Controllership, or Internal Controls
* Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, including general accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
* Experience working with internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, MICS, IFRS) and compliance standards
* Demonstrated experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems, understanding of system interfaces and data impacts
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
* Proven ability to work independently with a high sense of urgency and ownership
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance partner
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* Preferred Qualifications:

**** CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant certification
* Experience in manufacturing, CPG, cost accounting, or operational finance environments
* Experience with Business Objects, SQL, or other data/query tools
* Experience designing, testing, or improving internal controls
* Exposure to sustainability reporting, ESG governance, or regulatory compliance (CSRD) preferred but not required
** WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
** At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an…