Plant Operations Finance Manager, Opelousas

Position Summary:

The Plant Finance Manager manages and direct financial functions of production facility including the annual financial plan, general accounting, manufacturing systems, capital plan and costing.  Finance Manager is also responsible for the plants adherence to Company policies and GAAP.  Position will provide ongoing reporting and analysis to local Management staff in support of the company profit and growth objectives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Accounting: Responsible for financial functions and reporting of the manufacturing facility.  This includes G/L, AP, Bill of Materials, Timekeeping, Plant Inventory, 3rd Party Warehouses (3PL) and support department interfaces with IT. Facilitate monthly closings to meet established closing schedule and provide financial notes that analyze variances and forecast accuracy.
• Financial Analysis: Develop and track operational reporting metrics that translate into actionable business plans.  Analyze financial results and provide insights to assigned business partners. Ensure all financial analysis and operational reporting is to the company standard.  Review variances on a weekly basis with plants to understand root causes and implement corrective action.
• Inventory & 3rd Party Warehouse Control: Manage plant inventory and 3PL Inventory control staff to ensure accurate physical inventory records and management accounting practices are adhered to. Engage plant leadership and supervisors to improve transactional discipline to ensure efficient and accurate inventory records in JDE and related EDI files for 3PL are maintained.
• Coaching and Development: Manage plant finance staff to provide accurate and timely financial data.  Facilitate the personal growth of accounting staff and provide atmosphere that facilitates a performance culture and promotes job satisfaction.  Ensure cross training and backup procedures are in place.
• Annual Planning & Forecasting: Facilitate annual planning processes.  Partner with Plant Leadership to establish an operating and capital budgets that promotes growth and reduces costs.  Drive accountability into the  plants to deliver the financial plan. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to forecast and annual financial plans.
• Internal Controls: Audit local procedures to insure all programs follow company policies.  Offer feedback and direction to HQ departments on system or policy improvements required to insure effective results.
• Business Leadership: Identify any potential risks and opportunities to the business and drive for improved financial results.  Promote good project management practices across the plant on capital projects and continuous improvement programs. Cultivate a plant culture focused on continuous improvement to create fuel for growth.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent degree required
• 5+ years of progressive financial experience in a manufacturing environment required
• 3+ years of Supervisory and management experience required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong capability with Excel and familiarity with JDE EnterpriseOne.
• Strong experience in manufacturing finance, operations finance, cost accounting and analytical experience
• Proven background preparing budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting and operational performance reviews
  Ability to partner cross-functionally with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, production and corporate finance
  Advanced excel skills
  Comfortable challenging assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities and helping leadership make informed decisions
  Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers (standard costing, inventory, labor, overhead, absorption, scrap, BOM's and plant KPI's)
  Leadership experience managing and mentoring accounting, finance, or analyst-level staff