Manager - Finance, Supply Chain

Company: Est--e Lauder Companies
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is an integral part of the Regional Supply Chain Finance team and Global Community of Practice team who will direct the plants financial operations and assist Plant Management in improving plants costs through effective budgeting, analysis and monitoring of plant performance. - The position requires a broad business perspective and must work effectively within a team environment to provide actionable information and serves to plant and corporate departments.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLANT PERFORMANCE MONITORING
Plant and line performance monitoring and control. Assure proper monitoring and financial performance of the Plant is accomplished leveraging shared services organizations.
Direct the reporting and analysis of the Plant's financial and inventory performance monthly.

Provide leadership and direction in investigating and understanding all major manufacturing variances to ensure timely, actionable information to management.

Provide analytical support to make timely decisions.
Provide analysis and leadership in business development such as margin improvement initiatives.
Guidance and oversight of accounting and purchasing activities to include payroll, monthly accounting close, inventory reconciliation and verification, cost accounting, and procurement of materials
BUDGETS & PLANNING/OUTLOOK
Forecasting/budgeting and planning leading the preparation and presentation of annual budgets and quantitative standards.

Develop monthly outlooks, and other financial analysis as required, through effective management of the shared services organizations.

FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Manage the support of plant operations and provide sound internal financial controls environment.

Executes control procedures to ensure the integrity of plant financial records and safeguarding of plant assets including regular testing and reviews.

CAPITAL CONTROL
Review capital projects for compliance with Corporate Capital Control Policies and for adequate clarity of justification, consistent with the facilities' planned direction for investment of capital resources.

Provide analysis for business growth, margin improvements as well as post implementation reviews to ensure benefits are delivered and budgeted.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Engineering, Advanced Degree preferred
At least 5 years manufacturing or related experience with minimum 2 years of supervisory/management experience
CMA or Six Sigma Lean Blackbelt preferred)

Power BI preferred

Excellent business partnering, influencing, and presentation skills
Experienced with collaboration across stakeholders.
Knowledge of supply chain
Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment and comfortable with ambiguity
SAP and Corporate Performance Management experience
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

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