Senior Manager, Finance Vertical Operations – BSC

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY:$104,800-$117,900, bonus & long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:  
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:  
The role of the Senior Manager, Finance Vertical Operations, is to support the controllers and the corporate Metal Container and Eagle Packaging teams.  This role manages the metal accounting, supports the financial projection planning, and leads the budget process for the plants.  They are responsible for the accuracy of financial reporting that is submitted to all levels of the organization, which requires them to understand the manufacturing process and its financial impacts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for monthly financial close, journal entries, accrual calculations, and related documentation
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and related schedules for Global reporting
• Provide both routine and ad hoc accurate and timely reporting, analysis, reconciliations, tracking & monitoring, and budget support
• Perform variance analysis combined with developing and producing models and reports to conduct analysis based on management/customer requests to determine issues and escalate for resolution
• Deliver process requirements to achieve KPI targets
• Ensure compliance to internal controls, standards, and regulations (IFRS, SOX/MICs, etc.)
• Lead and participate as a member of process improvement or project teams
• Assume and complete project responsibilities in a timely and accurate fashion
• Take corrective action to resolve errors or inconsistencies
• Regularly assess processes and identify improvement using the PDCA process

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance role
• Thorough understanding of financial processes, including financial statements, general accounting and CPG industry
• Strong knowledge of SAP or other ERP system, understands impacts of interfaces with legacy systems
• Proficiency with Business Objects or other SQL query type software preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent oral and written communication skills
• High sense of urgency and ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Proven organizational and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and manage process activities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service mindset and strong team orientation

Preferred Qualifications 

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Advanced degree or Certification
• Proficiency Business Objects or other SQL query type software
• Willingness to relocate within the United States for future opportunities
• Beer/alcohol industry knowledge

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.  

BENEFITS: 

• Health