Sr Manager, P&B Finance Ops Plant-New Jersey

Senior Manager Finance Operations, New Jersey & Georgia

Port Newark, New Jersey/Plainsboro, New Jersey, US

Hybrid - On-Site may include Port Newark and Plainsboro Locations

 

The candidate will be the financial partner for 2 Plant Managers and will report to the Regional Operations Finance Lead for Perfumery and Beauty in North America.  The candidate will work as part of the local plant management teams and will provide advice and direction to local management on financial aspects that have impacts on the plant performance. The role also will support ad-hoc business and financial analyses for the operations and the commercial organizations.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value.  Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

 

Your key responsibilities

• Support the local supply chain teams in performance measurement, management reviews, costs reduction, working capital optimization and investment decisions.
• Participate in Period End Monthly Closing, in support of the local Finance & Administration team, manage and support the development of the quarterly latest estimate and the annual budget processes for the plants.
• Monitor plant controlling activities with a focus on expenses for two manufacturing sites, provide cost analysis, maintain scorecards including Cost Per Kilogram accordingly to the Group and Financial procedures.
• Review and set the annual standard costs and ensure compliance with the Standard Rules & Guidelines on standard costing, contribute to build up the performance improvement action plans and follow up their implementation and achievement.
• Participate to Control and Audit activities led by Finance & Accounting and develop High Level Control activities to strengthen ICS (Internal Control System), analyze and comment the COGS variances of the plant in accordance with the Group Controlling & Financial procedures.
• Assist to provide a strong understanding of expenses by the local operations organizations.  Support all costing and inventories management activities together with local supply chain management, Finance & Accounting and other Controllers.

 

We bring

• Opportunity to support innovation by creating the bridge between research and many stakeholders like Procurement, Site Management or Safety Health & Environment
• Commitment to creating better futures for customers, communities, and the planet
• Supportive environment where you can contribute to meaningful change and feel empowered in your role
• Recognition and appreciation for your continued efforts and achievements
• Responsibility and accountability in living our company values and driving sustainable solutions
• A chance to work alongside experts in beauty, health, and nutrition, driving real progress

 

You bring

• Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Business and Economy or Master’s in finance
• 5 + years’ work experience in Manufacturing controlling and know or desire to learn about product cost accounting.
• Experience in OPEX variance analysis versus Budget, Latest Forecast, and Prior Year.

• Proficient with all IT solutions and strong Microsoft Excel skills being a must; SAP FICO experience is highly desired.
• Experienced in working with multi-cultural team throughout the world; Chemical or Favors and Fragrances industry experience is highly desired.
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills

 

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