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Description We are looking for a skilled Finance Manager to oversee financial operations related to procurement, specifically focusing on raw materials and packaging. In this role, you will ensure purchasing decisions align with organizational goals by implementing financial governance and risk assessment processes. You will collaborate closely with the Procurement and Operations teams to develop business cases, monitor spending, and provide insights into cost control strategies. This position is based in Shelby, Michigan, and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's financial and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial governance processes for major material and packaging procurement activities.

• Define and enforce approval requirements and delegations of authority for financial reviews and business case evaluations.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations teams to create and assess financial justifications for high-value purchases, such as long-term supply agreements and new material introductions.

• Conduct detailed reviews of business cases, ensuring completeness, accurate cost assumptions, and alignment with budgetary objectives.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain and Operations, to analyze demand forecasts, cost trends, and the financial impact of material cost changes.

• Act as the primary Finance representative in supplier strategy discussions and key sourcing initiatives.

• Track and report on high-value material purchases, ensuring compliance with financial review policies and providing insights into cost variances and supplier pricing trends.

• Monitor and analyze committed versus actual spend to improve financial accountability and transparency.

• Recommend and implement process improvements for financial oversight of direct material expenditures, ensuring better documentation and data visibility. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with a focus on procurement finance, supply chain finance, or cost management.

• In-depth understanding of direct materials procurement, including cost structures and supply chain risk factors.

• Proven ability to develop or evaluate business cases related to procurement or supply agreements.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess financial trade-offs and identify potential risks.

• Strong communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration involving Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with financial planning, budgeting processes, and cash flow forecasting.

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