Finance Business Partner

<div class="content-intro"><p>fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.</p> <p>With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: <strong>fairlife® ultra-filtered milk</strong>; <strong>Core Power®</strong> High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; <strong>fairlife® nutrition plan™</strong>, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.</p> <p>A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.</p> <p>To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit <a href="http://www.fairlife.com">fairlife.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong>job purpose:</strong></p> <p>This position is the primary business partner and Plant Controller for the newly built Webster Manufacturing Facility. This individual will function as a business partner with plant and financial management to effectively manage and control the local business. The Finance Business Partner will oversee the daily accounting operations from project budget management to operational stages of the plant. This person will be accountable for the manufacturing plant’s accounting practices, the maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of its financial reports.&nbsp; Plant level responsibilities include general budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, inventory control, capital spending, cost accounting, internal controls and business analysis.&nbsp; This role will also be a liaison with corporate financial staff on a regular basis.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Operations planning</li> <ul> <li>Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget and be a key contributor in the annual strategic planning process and the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate strategic objectives</li> <li>Prepare and deliver the plant financial forecasts and projections</li> </ul> <li>Financial and Operational Controls</li> <ul> <li>Ensure that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.)</li> <li>Lead the communication to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and that processes are documented and followed</li> <li>Lead proactive development