
Finance Director – Operations
McCormick & Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Hunt Valley • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $121,900 - $219,410 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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