Finance Manager, Supply Chain - Orlando, United States - Brambles

Description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers.

We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries.

Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner.

You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job DescriptionPosition PurposeThe Manager Finance, Supply Chain is a trusted business advisor who provides leadership to a team of analysts who works alongside the Plant Operations and Logistic functions, supporting and advising on strategic and operational decision making, to drive better decision making and business performance.

ScopeCCPS, Pallecon, FinanceScope

• US & Canada1 Direct reportMajor/Key AccountabilitiesSupports the long term planning cycle and strategy setting within operations to deliver robust strategic plans and initiativesProvides inputs and advises on key business assumptions, trade offs, risks and opportunities, in relation to the delivery of BU strategic plan, budgets and forecastProvides the business with analytics and insights to support strategic and operational decision making, and in doing so, influences improved business performance and capital allocation decisionsProvides deep functional analytical insight through modelling detailed inputs on budgets and forecastsActs as the finance business partner of the operations and logistics short term planning cycles, developing guidance to articulate the business requirements and expected growth targets relating to long term planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to deliver effective performance targetsProactively identifies and supports strategic business initiatives and actions to drive operations performance to achieve forecast/targetsProvides operations specific business insights and commentary on the financial results and performance including interpreting, explaining with a view to driving improved performanceProvides ad hoc analysis and scenarios to provide insights on specific business issuesIdentifies and assesses potential risks in business cases and recommending actions to manage/mitigate risks.

Drive continuous process improvements in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities through automation, system enhancements, data quality, and quality improvement to enable Plant Operations to track/review relevant KPI'sMeasuresThe quality and effectiveness of strategic decision support provided to the business within the market(s) under responsibility will be measured by the year on year and cumulative revenue growth for the businessThe quality and effectiveness of the capital allocation decision support will be measured by the growth or change in ROCI performanceThe financial impact of strategic business initiatives identified to drive performance and achieve forecast/ targets as measured by their outcomeThe level of forecast and budget accuracy and/or the achievement of the BU budget and forecast within the market under responsibility as measured by % varianceThe effectiveness of operational and financial risk management initiativesThe quality of insight and commentary on the financial results and performance within market(s) under responsibilityAuthority/Decision MakingAs applicable and defined by the Brambles, Pallets and Regional LOA matrixChallengesAbility to work across different time zones and cultures both within Finance and across the BusinessNavigating the complexity of working in a matrix structureKey contacts

Internal Finance:
Controller sub-functionFP&A sub-functionCoE - Group Reporting, Internal Audit, Tax & Treasury

Internal Business Customers:

Regional business leader & teamPlant Operations teamCCPS leadership teamBrambles strategy/ M&AProcurementExternal:AuditorsCustomersSuppliersQualifications & ExperienceMinimum: Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant finance technical disciplineCPA or equivalent certification a plus5+ years of Finance or Accounting Management experience preferably in complex multinational businesses within Senior Finance roles, including previous business partnering experience.

Previous experience managing people.

Proven experience in driving change management initiativesSkills and KnowledgeGood understanding of FP&A, Commercial and Supply Chain Finance processesGood understanding of complex Finance, Accounting and Tax principlesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsProven expertise in remote management and managing in a matrix experienceDecision maker, driven by objectives, solutions and resultsStrategic and critical thinker, can anticipate & provide scenarios for different problemsConsistent behavior even under strong pressureLanguagesRequired:

EnglishPreferred EducationBachelorsPreferred Level of Work Experience- 7 yearsHybrid RemoteWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential.

This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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