Job Summary:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the company including budgeting forecasting financial analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management within the food manufacturing industry with a proven ability to drive financial performance and support business decisionmaking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Reporting: Prepare and present monthly quarterly and annual financial reports providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed cost analysis including production costs material costs and overhead to identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Variance Analysis: Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts identifying key variances and providing actionable insights to management.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations capital expenditures and growth initiatives.
- Internal Controls: Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Tax Compliance: Oversee tax planning and compliance activities ensuring timely and accurate filing of all tax returns.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support longterm business objectives.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external auditors banks and financial institutions ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
- Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop the finance team fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all financial and accounting regulations including GAAP IFRS and industryspecific standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field.
- CPA or CMA is highly preferred.
- A minimum of 57 years of experience in financial management preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of financial management principles including budgeting forecasting cost analysis and cash flow management.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Famous QuickBooks etc.) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to nonfinancial stakeholders.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing a finance team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the food manufacturing industry or a similar industry.
- Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and their financial modules.
Remote Work :
No