Vice President, Global Operations Finance

Position Summary

Global Finance Operations Leader

Location:

Westchester, IL | Workplace type:
Hybrid |

Reports to:

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Scope:
Global Operations & Supply Chain (~$6B revenue footprint, 40+ plants, global network).

The Global Finance Operations Leader is responsible for Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement Finance across Ingredion’s global manufacturing network. The role oversees financial performance, cost competitiveness, and analytics across all regions, partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement leadership to optimize profitability and support sustainable growth.

• Lead global financial strategy to achieve annual financial goals across manufacturing, supply chain and procurement.
• Integrate global Cost of Goods Sold into planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Standardize product costing, inventory valuation, and financial close processes globally.
• Provide executive reporting, monthly performance analysis, and variance insights.
• Drive cost efficiency across logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Supply Chain on S&OP, inventory optimization, and network footprint decisions.
• Support capital allocation processes and ensure strong ROI governance.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and governance processes to monitor plant performance.
• Improve visibility and analytics with focus on Net Structural Savings and cost per metric ton.
• Lead supply chain finance excellence across sourcing, inventory, and risk management.
• Build and lead a high-performing global finance organization.

• Proven executive leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA/CPA preferred).
• 15+ years finance experience including manufacturing/operations finance.
• Global leadership experience in a multinational organization.
• Deep expertise in cost accounting, supply chain finance, and FP&A.
• Strong analytical skills and ERP systems experience (SAP preferred).
• Track record of driving transformation and operational performance improvement.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Career Growth – ongoing development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Referral Program.

Relocation:
Available (Internationally). Pay Range: $–$ annually.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”).

We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling.

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