Req-60313 Plant FP&A, Manager (Open)

How you will make history here...

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (Manager - FP&A) is a critical role on the Maxton leadership team. This position is responsible for operational performance reporting and analysis providing timely and insightful input to the operational teams. Key responsibilities include preparing and issuing weekly/monthly/yearly Flash operational reporting, enabler cost savings actualization, leading the AOP process.
 In addition, this role will support the FP&A team for report enhancement and development and will provide analysis to identify cost savings opportunities. This role will also lead and/or support other special projects as appropriate. This high-profile role will directly interface with both Maxton Plant and Meals and Beverage division leadership teams.       

What you will do...
•    50% - Operational Performance Reporting and Analysis: Generate and issue the WTD, MTD, and YTD flash by operation reports. Complete other reports including department expense vs plan, loss tracker, direct labor, process order variances, etc. Assist in completing the monthly plant performance report presentation and review with supply chain leadership.
•    10% - Other Financial Reporting:  Working with Maxton's Industrial Engineering Team to actualize and update Maxton's Enabler forecast monthly throughout the year.  Develop and maintain cost trackers as needed. Support network reporting optimization as needed.
•    10% - Month end Closing: Complete month end closing responsibilities and coordinate closing schedule with local, WHQ, and 3rd party teams.  
•    10% - Annual Operating Plan Budgeting Process.  Drive development of Maxton 's annual cost standards as part of Campbell's overall Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budgeting process.  Specifically, work closely with the Maxton Finance and I/E teams and others in developing the plant's annual cost standards, performing in depth analysis of proposed BOM, Routing, Scrap Factor, Labor, Expense Budget, Enabler, Raw Material Pricing, and other inputs impacting Maxton 's AOP cost standards.  In addition, facilitate AOP budget reviews within the Maxton Finance Team as well as among the Maxton leadership team and CUSA Supply Chain Finance Team overall.  
•    20% - Miscellaneous Other.  Lead and/or support special projects and address ad hoc reporting requests as needed.  For example, leveraging cost accounting expertise, provide cost-related training both w/in Finance and cross-functionally.  In addition, support continuous process improvement efforts, both w/in Finance and to support the Plant overall. 

What you will bring to the table
•    Cost Accounting Expertise
•    Solid understanding of SAP costing systems
•    Strategic thinker w/ strong analytical skills
•    Strong ability to engage and influence others 
•    Proven track record leading and prioritizing against multiple key organizational initiatives  
•    Attention to detail
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Strong oral and written communication skills
•    Strong Microsoft Office skills
•    High integrity, intellectual curiosity, energy, courage & creativity.

•  Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
•    Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably in the CPG industry 
•    Experience in day-to-day manufacturing environment. 
•    Strong cost accounting skills with experience troubleshooting complex BOM’s and product routings 
•    Business partnering skills – with an uncanny ability to explain complex financials in a succinct, logical and straightforward manner
•    Dependable advice – ability to influence and have the confidence to challenge and push for value and returns
•    Strong problem solving and analytical abilities including prior financial modeling
•    Superior analytical skills and a demonstrable track record of driving financial success and ROI
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential