POSITION SUMMARYBalchem is seeking a Finance Manager, Supply Chain. This role will report directly to the Finance Director and will lead a team of two direct reports. Responsibilities will include overseeing financial close activities for manufacturing sites, providing financial support and analysis across Supply Chain operations, supporting cost containment initiatives, and driving accountability against financial and operational commitments.
The Finance Manager will operate within a global, multi-entity manufacturing environment and will support financial analysis across manufacturing and Supply Chain operations, including intercompany activities and their impact on inventory, costs, and financial results.
The successful candidate will bring a continuous improvement mindset, leveraging technology and other solutions to automate and scale processes and improve the financial insights available for strategic decision-making. This individual must possess excellent critical thinking, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the broader business impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Provide strategic financial analysis of Supply Chain impacts to the P&L, Balance Sheet, and key performance indicators.
- Lead monthly close activities for supported manufacturing sites, including SOX compliance,
- development, and continued professional growth.
- Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate financial processes and reporting.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as requested by management.
REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting or plant controlling experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of standard costing, inventory, and manufacturing variances.
- Previous supervisory or people management experience.
- Experience working within a global, multi-entity organization, with exposure to intercompany accounting and transactions preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; Power BI experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Solid understanding of ERP and financial information systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.
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The expected salary range for this role is $125,000 -$145,000 a year.
