McCormick & Company

Finance Director – Operations

McCormick & Company

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hunt ValleyMarylandUnited States

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Salary

💰 $121,900 - $219,410 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Operations Lead for all Finance Operations activities with the team of 2-3 SC Finance Senior Managers and Analysts
  • Business partner with Regional Consumer SC Sr Director on defining and implementing a holistic SC strategy, driving “Make” cost levers to deliver required levels of service at the lowest possible cost in a sustainable manner
  • Lead selected Transformational Productivity Projects
  • Lead Business Development Analysis
  • Lead Major Capex Investment proposals
  • Partner with SCLT to deliver Productivity targets through JTE, Proactively promote cost and headcount controls
  • Partner with SCLT on Strategic Supplier Negotiations (Co-Man, Full Buy)
  • P&L Accountability for delivery of “Make” and Move Long Term Plan, Budgets, Forecasts
  • Partner with Regional SC Senior Director to navigate cost performance of the business and deliver Budget targets
  • Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials to Corporate. Ensure statements correctly reflect the company's financial position in accordance with GAAP
  • Evaluate Make cost performance, liaise with SCLT and identify any trends that need further performance analysis and intervention
  • Lead deep-dives to fully understand and address performance issues
  • Provide input and recommendations on trade-offs within End to End SC, budget transfers, opportunity/risk
  • Present financial position at Monthly Divisional Business Review meeting to business leaders
  • Develop and implement financial policies, systems and processes
  • Capital project oversight: Ensure proper business cases are developed, and review soundness of financial models; Drive an increase in IRR for capital expenditure with PICERs as regular follow-ups after implementation
  • Play critical role in harmonization and standardization aimed at reducing complexity, improving accuracy, and reducing cost.
  • Governance and adherence to the Policy and Procedures issued by COE.
  • Work to direct staff to improve the level of automation involved in generating standardized reporting through collaboration with IT.
  • Continually evaluate and modify requirements to align to business strategy, ensuring that the appropriate amount of detail / effort is aligned with business needs.
  • Review & safeguard company assets through the maintenance of effective inventory controls
  • Work with Internal Audit and staff to improve the efficiency of our internal controls to focus effort on meaningful controls to provide assurances on compliance with minimal resource consumption
  • Define and evolve the team structure to advance the team’s development, capabilities, career advancement and service level to the business.
  • Create a workplace that fosters teamwork and strengthens communication within and outside the department
  • ERP Implementation support/guideline

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • CIMA, ACCA or equivalent Accounting Qualification
  • 7 to 10 years of progressive, financial/business experience in Supply Chain finance in a Manufacturing environment.
  • Strong proven knowledge of financial accounting standards and Supply Chain principles/processes (eg. S&OP).
  • Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage cross-unit and cross-function teams including indirect reporting relationships.
  • Thorough understanding of business, processes, systems and internal controls
  • Experience with ABC Costing and practical experience with cost accounting
  • Demonstrated strong, sustained high performance coupled with the ability to lead people and change effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels within a matrix organisation
  • Excellent negotiation and communication (both oral and written) skills with demonstrated ability to present ideas to and influence others.
  • Excellent technical aptitude including extensive experience with Excel spreadsheets, TM1 and Business Warehouse SAP experience across all financial modules desirable
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
  • Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
  • Tuition assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial accountingcost accountingABC costingproject managementfinancial analysisbudgetingforecastingP&L accountabilityfinancial modelingsupply chain finance
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationnegotiationteamworkrelationship buildingchange managementproblem solvingcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingperformance analysis
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in AccountingCIMAACCA