Job Title: Director of Operations Finance

Salary: $150k-$200k + bonus

Location: Richmond, Utah, 2-3 days/week on site

Industry: Manufacturing

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Must Haves:

• Minimum of 7 to 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Manufacturing industries (Food industry a plus), including an understanding of market trends, cost structures, and financial drivers
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make strategic recommendations. Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and financial software (e.g., ERP systems).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively show and explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Understands Operations Finance
• Be able to own Long Range Planning, budgeting/forecasting, COGS improvement
• Private Equity backed/owned companies
• Have worked for companies growing quickly from $100m+ year revenue

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive financial plans, budgets, and forecasts that align with corporate objectives and drive business growth.
• Business Partnering: Build and maintain strong partnerships with the operations teams, offering financial guidance and aligning operational initiatives with financial goals; facilitate a collaborative decision-making environment by working closely with cross-functional teams; work with the operations team to ensure business KPIs reconcile with financial reporting, both in the near and long term within the first 90 days
• Stakeholder Communication: Create executive write-ups to communicate financial performance, strategic insights, and recommendations to senior executives, the board of directors, and other key stakeholders, including balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow.
• Financial Reporting: Create and present financial reports to senior leadership immediately following the accounting close, offering a detailed breakdown of operational performance. This includes analyzing performance by product, identifying outliers in cost or productivity, examining macro trends in manufacturing and supply chain efficiency, and conducting benchmarking analysis against industry standards
• Financial Analysis: Own the creation (from scratch as needed), development, and analysis of financial reports, performance metrics, trends, KPIs, critical performance indicators, and variance analyses. Provide ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by management.
• Strategic Insights and Recommendations: Provide senior management with actionable insights regarding risks and opportunities; Evaluate and measure the financial implications of strategic endeavors, investments, and business cases, and make strategic recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis processes.
• Financial Modeling: Build, develop, and maintain advanced financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and decision-making.
• Accounting Partner: Work closely with the Controller during the month end Close process, including reviewing P&L results and identifying potential expense accruals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including sales, marketing, and plant operations, to ensure alignment and integration of financial plans with overall business strategies.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensure adherence to financial controls, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards.

Posted On: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Compensation: $150k-$200k + bonus