Ardagh Group

Plant Finance Manager

Ardagh Group$95K — $143K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • MBA, CPA or CMA preferred, not required
  • Minimum 10 years overall experience
  • Minimum 3 years in high volume manufacturing with cost accounting background
  • Strong computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP applications
  • Proven communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work well in team environments while balancing detail and big picture perspective.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial management for a $100M+ plant
  • Prepare accurate financial and management accounting reports monthly
  • Support plant management with profitability analysis and financial tools
  • Develop and monitor cost reduction strategies alongside plant management
  • Conduct variance analyses to identify cost trends and recommend operational changes
  • Oversee the preparation of annual capital and operating budgets
  • Manage financial forecasting processes and product line profitability analysis

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Role Description:

Financial management responsibility and member of management team for $100M+ plant with 100+ employees.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Financial/management accounting and reporting, with an emphasis on accurate, timely information every month.
  • Support plant management with financial tools, unit cost information, and profitability analysis
  • Development and monitoring of cost management/cost reduction strategies with plant management
  • Variance analyses; including identification of business and cost trends, and recommendations for cost control, operational changes, etc.
  • Team leader for annual capital and operating budget preparation/submission along with appropriate variance analyses and other supporting details as may be required.
  • Manage financial forecasting process
  • Product line profitability analysis and review
  • Journal entries and purchase requisitions
  • Timely submission of bridges, key performance indicators, forecasts, efficiency cost reporting, and all other plant requirements
  • Inventory control management including coordination of physical and cycle counts, resolution of problem areas and maintenance of procedures
  • Support the capital appropriation process including expenditure tracking development of return of investment
  • Establish and maintain effective internal accounting controls over all plant assets
  • Fixed asset and spare parts accounting
  • Close coordination with purchasing functions.
  • Manage and develop Plant Accountant.
  • Special production assignments and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Activity based costing background a plus
  • Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and ERP applications
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, hands-on, results oriented management style
  • Strong service orientation and ability to work as a team with local management.
  • Thorough, highly organized and efficient work habits
  • Ability to proactively address and solve problems
  • Ability to challenge the status-quo while effectively working in multiple team-based environments
  • Balance detail orientation with "big picture" understanding of the business
  • Ability to travel as needed to plant/corporate locations.
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • MBA, CPA or CMA preferred, not required, with minimum 10 years overall experience
  • Minimum 3 years successful experience in high volume manufacturing with a solid cost accounting background.


The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $95,900 and $143,900 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups


Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global manufacturer of glass and metal packaging for food, beverage, and consumer goods. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Ardagh Group has over 110 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries and employs over 16,000 people. The company's customers include some of the world's largest food and beverage brands. Ardagh Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARD.
Learn more about Ardagh Group
Size
16,400 employees
Market Cap
$462 million
Industry
Net Income
$35 million
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$6.7 billion
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