E2E Ops Finance Director Carb Solutions - Chicago, IL

Job Description

E2E Ops Finance Director Carb Solutions - Chicago, IL

Position Summary:
The Carb Solutions E2E Supply Chain and Operations Finance Director is a strategic leadership role, reporting to the CFO of Global Carb Solutions, responsible for the financial stewardship and optimization of  End-to-End (E2E) operational cost and invested capital processes; encompassing procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory management across a global network of assets. This role drives financial performance and influences business decisions by leading detailed operational financial analysis, cost planning, and cross-functional collaboration with key procurement, commercial, and operations stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Financial Analysis and Performance Management: Lead monthly operational financial reviews and partner with Operational leaders to manage performance through actionable insights on variances and trends. Develop financial forecasts and scenarios based on operational improvements plans and support the business to develop and drive a productivity agenda. Manage and improve reporting processes for consistent and transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): Play an integral role in S&OP processes, ensuring financial alignment in discussions and decisions. Provide financial input on resource allocation, demand forecasting, and operational planning to maximize efficiency and profitability. Drive collaboration between finance, operations, and commercial teams to integrate financial insights into S&OP strategy.
• Inventory Financial Management: Oversee financial planning and reporting for inventory, including cost optimization and valuation. Develop and implement processes to manage inventory levels, reduce costs, and align with working capital goals. Monitor inventory-related risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
• Operations Capital budgeting: Review and provide input on non-discretionary operational expenses (NDE projects) to ensure alignment with operational and business strategies and goals. Partner with operations teams to assess and prioritize cost and productivity improvement projects (CPI projects), ensuring financial feasibility and impact. Participate in financial evaluations of capital investments, aligning with corporate priorities and optimizing returns. Track and report progress on cost-saving initiatives and capital projects, ensuring adherence to budgetary and timeline targets.
• Team and Process Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve financial models, KPIs and tools that enhance operational efficiency. Champion continuous improvement initiatives and develop processes to adapt to evolving business needs.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Business Administration; MBA preferred
• Strong background in operational/supply chain financial planning, analysis, and reporting with a focus on performance management.
• Proven experience in financial and or performance  planning and inventory financial management.
• Experience working in an organization with centralized services functions providing global business services or shared services activities
• Demonstrate leadership by working across functions, regionals and businesses through influence and ability to influence senior leaders, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work in a challenging environment with multiple, changing and competing priorities
• Results and continuous improvement oriented; ability to drive initiatives and lead changes
• Strong problem solving skills with a proactive and pragmatic approach; willingness to roll-up sleeves and make things happen; strong follow skills through and detail oriented
• Ability to travel as needed
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as ability to work with various levels of office and operational contacts; good presentation with an ability to communicate clearly
• Positive, ‘can do’ hands on attitude with good influencing and stakeholder management skills

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in operational financial planning, reporting and analysis in a large organization with significant manufacturing, logistics and distribution operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and methodologies concerning supply chain finance (procurement, manufacturing, distribution, logistics,…)
• Capital budgeting and investment experience including partnership