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Plant Finance Manager

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Finance

Charlotte, US

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

We strive to provide a comprehensivebenefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of our team members. As a member of Team BIC, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your physical, emotional and financial wellness. In many of our locations, we offer team members:

+ Competitive compensation and recognition

+ Hybrid work environment and flexible approach to work

+ Retirement and financial savings options

+ Well-being and mental health support

+ Parental leave

+ Physical well-being initiatives and health insurance plans

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Volunteer opportunities

Overview:

As a Plant Financial Manager you will serve as a key Finance Business Partner to the North American Co-Packing & Distribution Operations (Charlotte, NC & Arlington, TX), ensuring financial accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making, and will play a critical role in budgeting, standard costing, variance analysis, and process improvements while working cross-functionally to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

+ Provide a holistic view of co-packing and distribution center financial performance.

+ Develop and maintain standard product costs.

+ Analyze line performance, efficiencies, and variances, recommending cost-saving strategies and performance improvement initiatives.

+ Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

+ Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including expense reports, variance analysis, and cost trend reports.

+ Ensure month-end close processes are completed accurately and on time.

Operational & Cost Control Management

+ Lead cost management initiatives, ensuring costs are within budget and aligned with operational goals.

+ Track, audit, and analyze inventory cycle counts, reconciling variances and ensuring proper controls.

+ Oversee capital expenditure (CAPEX) tracking and ensure projects stay within budget.

+ Evaluate labor cost efficiencies, tracking costs, headcount, and productivity.

Strategic Business Partnering

+ Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to optimize financial performance and enhance decision-making.

+ Identify and highlight financial risks and opportunities, proactively driving solutions.

+ Provide insights to support strategic initiatives, product launches, and investments.

+ Support continuous improvement projects focused on automation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.

Compliance, Controls, and Process Improvement

+ Ensure compliance with corporate policies, IFRS, and audit requirements.

+ Manage internal controls for transactions, assets, and reporting processes.

+ Develop financial tools and processes to improve data accuracy and forecasting.

+ Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting, leveraging JDE, Power BI, Cognos, Hyperion, and other financial tools.

Leadership & Team Development

+ Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and professional growth.

+ Foster transparency, collaboration, and accountability across finance and operations.

+ Effectively communicate financial insights to key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field. CMA, MBA a plus.

+ 7+ years of experience in finance preferably in manufacturing, supply chain or other fast-paced environment.

+ Proven ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations.

+ Strong business partnering skills, able to work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.

+ Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables) required, advanced proficiency a plus (Power Query). PowerBI experience a plus.

+ Financial systems/ tools (ERP, consolidation) experience required. JDE, HFM a plus.

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented.

+ Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means