Senior Manager Supply Chain Finance

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Finance to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here’s the scoop - Summary

The Senior Supply Chain Finance Manager plays a key role in developing Finance processes, including identifying and advancing cross-functional solutions, and leading financial support for Supply Chain & Operations leadership. This role will manage and oversee large-scale, complex projects focusing on developing robust business solutions for Procurement, Operations, & Finance organizations. This role is both analytical and tactical in nature, and will be required to conduct primary and secondary analysis and research. The Senior Supply Chain Finance Manager n reports to the VP of Finance and works out of our Corporate office in Boulder, Colorado on a hybrid schedule.

What a typical day looks like

• Lead supply chain reporting and analytics for the company.
• Develop process for input cost planning, reconciliation, and reporting that supports all key business partners.
• Support development of product costings and annual planning process for cost of goods.
• Driving insights on inventory management through development of reports and measuring vs. key targets.
• Lead corporate wide consolidated reporting processes across all manufacturing sites for overhead costs, waste, productivity, and headcount.
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports, financial reviews and special projects as directed by the leadership team.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of forecasts and financial results.
• Identify and analyze prevailing trends in business practices.
• Ensure costs are accurately captured and monitor budget adherence.
• Assist with Business Plan development by conducting relevant project research and analysis for purposes of strategy identification and implementation.
• Lead the capital planning and approval process.
• Calculate key performance indicators, benchmarks and measures.
• Provide advice, training and/or guidance to staff in the section when necessary.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business, MBA/CPA preferred.
• 8-10+ years of related experience ideally in a Consumer Products environment.
• Strong analytical skills through experience working on complex transactions.
• Strong knowledge of financial metrics.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated in written and verbal report writing.
• Self-starter, previous experience of working in a high performing environment.
• Responsive, a strong ability in anticipating needs and delivering on commitments.
• Proven ability to identify, evaluate, develop new ideas and deliver results.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Working extended days and weekends as necessary.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: $110,000-$155,000 annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, and 401k with company matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the high