Finance Business Partner

job purpose:

This position is the primary business partner and Plant Controller for the newly built Webster Manufacturing Facility. This individual will function as a business partner with plant and financial management to effectively manage and control the local business. The Finance Business Partner will oversee the daily accounting operations from project budget management to operational stages of the plant. This person will be accountable for the manufacturing plant’s accounting practices, the maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of its financial reports.  Plant level responsibilities include general budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, inventory control, capital spending, cost accounting, internal controls and business analysis.  This role will also be a liaison with corporate financial staff on a regular basis.

 

responsibilities:

• Operations planning
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and be a key contributor in the annual strategic planning process and the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate strategic objectives
• Prepare and deliver the plant financial forecasts and projections
• Financial and Operational Controls
• Ensure that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.)
• Lead the communication to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and that processes are documented and followed
• Lead proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results is optimized
• Reporting and analysis
• Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information. Effectively report on and analyze operating results, performance against budget and other matters bearing on the financial and operating effectiveness of the plant
• Perform and monitor the plant’s monthly closing process
• Communicate results effectively to management and non-financial personnel
• Provide risk analysis for contingency planning
• Driving plant profitability
• Lead actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk and prioritizing resource needs
• Provide investment analysis
• Educate plant personnel on key performance metrics
• Plant process and administrative leadership
• Partner with site Leadership team in the development of projects that improve productivity
• Effectively manage and develop the accounting/finance department staff, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and career growth
• ERP implementation/training/change management a plus
• Performs other related duties & participates in special projects as assigned

 

skills/qualifications required:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA a plus
• 5-10 years as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment, managing a staff, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting and variance analysis
• Ability to