Finance Director, E2E Operations - Chicago or Decatur, IL

Job Description

Finance Director, E2E Operations - Chicago or Decatur, IL.

Position Summary:

The Nutrition E2E Operations Finance Director is a strategic leadership role, reporting to the CFO of Global Nutrition, responsible for the financial management of Nutrition End-to-End (E2E) operational costs, encompassing procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory management across a global network of 180+ plants, 100+ co-manufacturing locations, 500+ warehouses. This role drives financial performance by leading detailed operational financial analysis, cost planning, and cross-functional collaboration with key business and operations stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. E2E Operational Financial Leadership: Oversee E2E operational financial performance, including monthly analysis, annual budgeting, and long-term strategic planning. Partner with senior leadership teams across operations, procurement, and supply chain to provide financial counsel and influence decision-making. Align financial goals with broader business strategies and drive productivity initiatives.
2. Operational Financial Analysis and Reporting: Lead monthly operational financial reviews and provide actionable insights on variances and trends. Translate operational improvements into financial impacts and communicate bottom-line contributions effectively to drive productivity agenda. Manage and improve reporting processes for consistent and transparent communication with stakeholders.
3. 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 supply chain to integrate financial insights into S&OP strategy.
4. 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.
5. 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. Lead 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.
6. Operational Collaboration: Engage with Business Leaders, BU Finance Teams, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to align strategies and operational plans. Develop and improve PowerBI dashboards to report KPIs to support the financial integration of manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain across a global network of 180+ plants, 100+ co-manufacturing locations, 500+ warehouses.
7. Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify risks and opportunities within E2E operations and provide actionable recommendations. Support strategic investments and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate financial priorities.
8. Team and Process Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial models and tools that enhance operational efficiency. Champion continuous im