PLANT FINANCE MANAGER – Manufacturing Plant – McPherson, KS

Plant Finance Manager wanted for a manufacturing plant in McPherson, KS with a highly esteemed company. This is the most senior financial leader on site.

Reports to Operations Finance Manager based out of state at HQ

**RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE**

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives and effectively enlist other’s participation in change initiatives
• Proficient in the development and use of performance-based metrics, scorecards, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate/collaborate with suppliers and other third parties
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing/plant-level accounting systems including payroll, APAY, inventory, general ledger etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices for finance, manufacturing, and physical distribution
• Exposure to Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing and inventory management principles, certification, or formal training preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems

Responsibilities:

• This role requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data, lead efforts to identify cost reduction and productivity recommendations, and partner with the plant leadership team to drive focus and ownership of cost and productivity efforts.
• Identify appropriate performance-based metrics; drive ownership organizational discipline to monitor and proactively optimize financial performance – act as a partner to the plant manager to drive cost productivity initiatives.
• Manages and develops a finance analyst
• Accurate monthly closing and reporting of financial results to the plant manager, his staff, and division personnel.
• Meaningful analysis of monthly operating results quantifying sources of variability, inflation, productivity unusual items etc.
• Maintenance of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
• Monthly forecast and annual budgeting process
• Financial evaluation of capital spending projects
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation/ Sick/ Parental Leave
• Wellness Program
• Much More!

Please respond to this job posting with your resume or apply directly. If you meet the qualifications of this position, and/or any other positions we may have that fit your experience, we will contact you upon receipt of your resume to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.

In addition to considering you for this particular Plant Finance Manager job posting, your resume and qualifications will be considered as new opportunities develop that fit your background and experience.