SR. MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Finance serves as the strategic finance partner to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, providing financial leadership for the end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with key Finance leaders, this role is responsible for driving financial planning, cost management, and performance analysis to support operational efficiency and strategic growth. This role plays a critical part in translating operational initiatives into financial impact and enabling value creation across the supply chain.

Role and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Partnership: Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serve as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team. Financial Business Partner to Chief Supply Chain Officer and Supply Chain Leadership Team, which includes Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CI), Procurement, Supply Planning, Warehousing, Customer Logistics, Commercialization, and R&D.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budget and periodic forecast processes for Supply Chain functions, delivering detailed analysis and presentation summaries comparing budget vs. forecast vs. prior year. Monitor actual performance versus plan, perform variance analysis, and maintain a cost risks & opportunities log with actionable insights for improvement. Provide comprehensive financial reporting and analysis to support senior leadership, supply chain organization, and ad hoc business requirements. Surface issues, question assumptions, and drive towards the best outcome for the business.
• Costing & Operational Efficiency: Support and review development of and maintenance of annual cost standards by SKU. Lead cost analysis and financial metrics related to any co-manufacturing and partnerships related to production. Oversee plant and warehouse financial controls, ensuring cost control measures are in place and aligned with budget goals. Collaborate with Supply Chain leaders to track and drive annual Value Creation Plan (VCP) initiatives across procurement, formulation, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Innovation & Commercialization: Provide financial analysis for innovation and renovation projects, including pack-size architecture, labor/overhead efficiency implications, and strategic margin alignment. Partner with the Commercialization team to forecast and track R&D Plant Trial expenditures.
• Capital & Investment Management: Lead capital investment analysis, including ROI and payback calculations; monitor capital spending against approved budgets. Support Accounting with fixed assets equipment and parts inventory and tracking. Partner with the Chief Supply Chain Officer & CFO, providing financial guidance on Supply Chain special projects, as needed.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits and due diligence efforts related to Supply Chain financials and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, MBA or other Masters preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Finance including Supply Chain Finance, Co-Manufacturing Finance, Plant Controller and/or Cost Accounting, preferred.
• Proficient in data mining, financial modelling, scenario building and “why” analysis.
• Experience in a manufacturing or consumer products company required.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, serving with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and drive transformational change.
• Classically trained, knows what good looks like, but thrives in an entrepreneurial, small company environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with strong ability to influence, collaborate, and push-back effectively when needed across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).