Finance Manager | Finance Business PartnerPosition SummaryPartner, lead, and develop the finance function of the manufacturing/supply site. Act as a
strategic financial partner to the Supply General Manager and site leadership team, providing functional expertise, commercial insight, and forward-looking financial guidance. Strengthen a culture of
robust governance, sustainable business growth, and visible business performance by ensuring accurate financial information, strong controls, and proactive decision support.
Embed a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in all financial activities. Empower the organization through financial awareness, best-practice approaches, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Job Functions:Strategic Financial Partnership & Business Insight- Partner with the Supply General Manager to provide financial acumen, strategic insight, and clear commentary on organizational performance.
- Act as a trusted advisor, articulating financial implications of operational decisions and enabling integrated, future-focused planning.
- Provide constructive challenge and perspective to enrich decision-making and support achievement of strategic goals.
- Build strong relationships across the site (e.g., Operations, Supply Chain) and broader network to drive collaboration, consistency, and shared best practices.
Governance, Controls & Visible Business Performance- Champion governance and ensure the control framework is robust, sustainable, and continuously maintained.
- Design, maintain, and monitor financial controls to ensure "one source of the truth" for accurate business decision-making.
- Coordinate statutory and internal audit requirements, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and corporate standards.
- Support protection of business assets through strong control discipline, risk awareness, and adherence to governance protocols.
- Ensure financial data accuracy and transparency, proactively identifying and rectifying any discrepancies to maintain confidence in reported results.
Financial Management, Forecasting & Analysis- Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strategic alignment.
- Undertake variance and performance analysis, providing accessible insight that explains drivers of performance and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Manage working capital within the supply organization, with emphasis on inventory, fixed assets, and cash discipline.
- Conduct product costing, standard cost updates, variable cost analysis, and inventory reporting with precision and timeliness.
- Leverage data analytics and scenario modeling to enhance forecasting accuracy and support proactive decision-making.
Commercial Awareness & Sustainable Growth- Develop financial awareness across the manufacturing unit, enhancing understanding of gross contribution, trading margin, and cost drivers.
- Identify and assess commercial opportunities that improve financial performance and support sustainable business growth.
- Support investment decision-making through clear financial calculations, cost-benefit analysis, and strategic recommendations.
- Promote a commercially astute culture that balances profitability, operational excellence, and environmental impact.
Leadership, Engagement & Continuous Improvement• Ensure business continuity through documentation, training, and development of financial processes and knowledge.
• Engage effectively at all levels of the organization, fostering inclusion, collaboration, and shared ownership of results.
• Model ownership and accountability for finance deliverables: coordinate and review the work of any supporting team members, ensuring accuracy, insight, and timely delivery of financial reports and analyses.
• Lead or support improvement initiatives that enhance processes, controls, data quality, and financial capability across the site.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the finance team, encouraging innovation and efficiency in financial operations.
• Demonstrate organizational values through integrity, accountability, resilience, and a commitment to sustainability
Required Education- Bachelor's degree in accounting
Required Experience- Minimum 5-7 years of manufacturing finance experience, including extensive costing and plant-level financial management.
- Experience as a lead in finance for a large multinational organization, with strong understanding of governance, control frameworks, corporate reporting, and working capital management.
- Experience reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts related to manufacturing/supply operations.
- Progressive experience across finance, accounting, and reporting disciplines.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects or initiatives, collaborating with non-financial teams (operations, supply chain, etc.) to drive business results.
- Demonstrated use of data-driven analysis and financial modeling to influence decision-making and improve performance.
- ERP system experience (JDE E1 or similar) preferred; familiarity with modern finance analytics tools is a plus.
