Controller - Suffolk, United States - Coda Staffing

Description

Job Description

The Company
We're a global CPG company and category leader with brands renowned around the world.

 Bonus eligible
 Benefits: eligible for factory benefits; PTO is floating holidays and 11 company
observed holidays

Overview
Based at the Suffolk factory, the Factory Finance Controller will be a member of the Manufacturing
Finance Team and will report to the Manufacturing Finance Lead in Group Supply Chain Finance.
You will be the Finance Business Partner for the site and together with the site leadership team will be
responsible for the in-year site performance, major value interventions, savings delivery and financial
controls.

Responsibilities
Budgeting and Performance Management:
 Responsible for delivery of the annual budgeting process for the factory in line with the
global Supply Chain finance process, guidelines and timelines.
 Conduct variance analysis actual's vs budget and prior year providing insights and
recommendations for cost control and improvements.
 Work closely with Suffolk Supply Chain operational teams to understand cost drivers and
optimize performance.
 Responsible for accurate forecasting to assist in decision-making and resource allocation.
 Partner big value site projects (capex proposals/transformation project delivery)
 Contribute to site-masterplans and decision-making on innovations, restructures or
network business cases through deep understanding of site impacts and financials.

Month end:
 Responsible for end to end trial balance of the Suffolk legal entity and associated period
end transaction processing.

Balance sheet:
 Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the factorys balance sheet.
 Responsible for account reconciliations in collaboration with Global Supply Chain shared
services, including fixed assets, inventory, and liabilities.
 Maintain internal controls in line with global policies to safeguard financial results
integrity.
 Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Standard Costing:

 Develop accurate cost estimates for conversion costs including depreciation, labor, repairs
and maintenance and site overheads.
 Responsible for standard cost of conversion which forms a key component of the country
transfer price.
 Conduct product cost variance analysis in collaboration with Supply Chain Shared services
comparing actual to standard, investigating and explaining variances, working with
operational teams to address cost discrepancies.

Audit and Compliance:
 Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits for the Suffolk legal entity.
 Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and accounting standards.

Stakeholder Management and key interfaces
 Reports to Group Supply Chain Finance
 Partners local Site Leadership/Supply Chain Organization
 Global Supply Chain Shared services
 Local and Category Finance Teams

Skills and experience:
 5+ years work experience of which 2/3 years in Supply Chain or factory finance roles
highly valued
 Worked in FMCG, multi-national companies
 Professional finance qualification desired (CIMA, ACA, CA or equivalent)
 Experience in financial and supply chain processes, specifically manufacturing is essential.
 Driving performance, risk management, decision making, critical thinking and
collaboration.
 Highly adaptable, self-managed and proactive
 Being able to challenge your colleagues and other stakeholders.
 Being able to work and deal with deadlines, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
 Excellent communication skills (in English)