Sensient Technologies

Finance Director - BioNutrients

Sensient Technologies$140K — $190K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Leadership experience as a plant or business unit controller preferred
  • Proven ability to influence strategic and operational decisions
  • Deep expertise in budgeting, financial planning, and performance analysis
  • Hands-on experience with costing and margin improvement
  • Understanding of month-end close and financial reporting
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related; CPA or MBA is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leadership to guide business strategy and financial planning
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning to support revenue goals
  • Deliver actionable financial analysis for business decision-making
  • Oversee costing practices and collaborate on pricing strategies
  • Evaluate capital investment decisions and their financial impact
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain internal controls
  • Drive initiatives to improve productivity and enhance profitability

Benefits

  • A highly visible leadership role impacting business performance
  • Collaboration with senior leadership in shaping strategic direction
  • A team-oriented environment valuing partnership and accountability
  • Opportunities for professional development and expanded leadership
  • Comprehensive benefits program supporting employee well-being
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Finance Director to join our Bio Nutrients business. If you are a strategic finance leader who thrives on partnering with business teams and influencing outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will serve as a key partner to the General Manager and leadership team, leading planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting while ensuring strong controls and accurate financial results. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who turns insights into action, supports critical decisions, and drives business performance. This role requires a 5-day in-office schedule with on-site presence Monday through Friday.

What you'll do:
  • Partner with senior leadership to guide business strategy, financial planning, and performance management
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning to support revenue and profit goals
  • Deliver clear and actionable financial analysis to support decision making across the business
  • Oversee costing practices and collaborate on product and pricing strategies to improve margins
  • Support capital investment decisions by evaluating financial returns and business impact
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain strong internal controls and processes
  • Drive initiatives that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance overall profitability


What you'll bring:
  • Strong finance and accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, with leadership experience such as plant or business unit controller preferred
  • Proven ability to partner with business leaders and influence both strategic and operational decisions
  • Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis
  • Hands-on experience with costing, inventory valuation, and margin improvement initiatives
  • Solid understanding of month-end close, balance sheet management, and financial reporting processes
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced credentials such as CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience are a plus


What you'll get:
  • A highly visible leadership role with meaningful impact on business performance
  • The opportunity to collaborate closely with senior leadership and help shape strategic direction
  • A collaborative, team-oriented environment that values partnership and accountability
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional development and expanded leadership responsibility
  • A competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits program


The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $190,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In additional to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive pay.

SPONSORSHIP:
Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

THIRD PARTY AGENCY:
Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

About Sensient Technologies

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Sensient Technologies
Size
3,844 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$109.4 million
Founded
1882
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ

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