Financial Operations Manager (Manufacturing Plant Controller)Dessert Holdings is looking for a dynamic
Financial Operations Manager to support our manufacturing location in
Delta, British Columbia. In this high visibility role, you will operate in a "CFO-like" capacity, partnering with Operations leadership to drive strategic initiatives, prioritize business objectives, and achieve financial goals. This is an amazing opportunity to join a high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement within the company.
*This role will work onsite at the London ON manufacturing facility*Travel to Delta, BC is required (up to 20%)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Actively participate in daily operational review meetings, providing actionable analysis of the previous day's results
- Work closely with the Operations leadership team to understand operational decisions and their financial impact
- Identify cost-saving opportunities related to material, labor, overhead, and other types of manufacturing costs
- Support the development of an annual operating plan in collaboration with Operations leadership
- Conduct various financial modeling and analysis projects including product costing, cost savings, special projects, and capital planning
- Assist in the new product and innovation process by collaborating with Operations, R&D, Marketing, and Sales to develop new product cost estimates
- Deliver monthly financial presentations to the company's executive leadership team with confidence, effectively communicating results and providing critical insights that drive awareness and decision-making
- Prepare and analyze weekly KPI metrics, calculating and assessing variances to cost, budgets, and forecasts
- Manage daily cost accounting requirements and ensure that all deadlines are met
- Evaluate business controls and processes, working with management to implement or improve controls as needed
- Travel to Delta, BC is required up to 20%.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:- BS degree in Finance or Accounting
- At least 5+ years of experience in FP&A or cost accounting, with a background in manufacturing, preferably one with standard costing practices
- Strong analytical capabilities and a natural curiosity to understand what the numbers truly mean
- Ability to work in a dynamic, growing organization, with a willingness to learn and adapt to change
- Understanding of basic cost accounting principles
- Proficiency in MS Office and financial software applications is a must
- Intermediate or higher Excel skills working with large data sets
- A willingness to partner, solve problems, and help create the world's greatest desserts
Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,800 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
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