Chicago

IL - Illinois

Finance, Accounting, Audit

Job Description

E2E Ops Finance Director Carb Solutions - Chicago, IL Position Summary: The Carb Solutions E2E Supply Chain and Operations Finance Director is a strategic leadership role, reporting to the CFO of Global Carb Solutions, responsible for the financial stewardship and optimization of End-to-End (E2E) operational cost and invested capital processes; encompassing procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory management across a global network of assets. This role drives financial performance and influences business decisions by leading detailed operational financial analysis, cost planning, and cross-functional collaboration with key procurement, commercial, and operations stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall business strategies. Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Financial Analysis and Performance Management: Lead monthly operational financial reviews and partner with Operational leaders to manage performance through actionable insights on variances and trends. Develop financial forecasts and scenarios based on operational improvements plans and support the business to develop and drive a productivity agenda. Manage and improve reporting processes for consistent and transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): Play an integral role in S&OP processes, ensuring financial alignment in discussions and decisions. Provide financial input on resource allocation, demand forecasting, and operational planning to maximize efficiency and profitability. Drive collaboration between finance, operations, and commercial teams to integrate financial insights into S&OP strategy.
• Inventory Financial Management: Oversee financial planning and reporting for inventory, including cost optimization and valuation. Develop and implement processes to manage inventory levels, reduce costs, and align with working capital goals. Monitor inventory-related risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
• Operations Capital budgeting: Review and provide input on non-discretionary operational expenses (NDE projects) to ensure alignment with operational and business strategies and goals. Partner with operations teams to assess and prioritize cost and productivity improvement projects (CPI projects), ensuring financial feasibility and impact. Participate in financial evaluations of capital investments, aligning with corporate priorities and optimizing returns. Track and report progress on cost-saving initiatives and capital projects, ensuring adherence to budgetary and timeline targets.
• Team and Process Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve financial models, KPIs and tools that enhance operational efficiency. Champion continuous improvement initiatives and develop processes to adapt to evolving business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Business Administration; MBA preferred
• Strong background in operational/supply chain financial planning, analysis, and reporting with a focus on performance management.
• Proven experience in financial and or performance planning and inventory financial management.
• Experience working in an organization with centralized services functions providing global business services or shared services activities
• Demonstrate leadership by working across functions, regionals and businesses through influence and ability to influence senior leaders, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work in a challenging environment with multiple, changing and competing priorities
• Results and continuous improvement oriented; ability to drive initiatives and lead changes
• Strong problem solving skills with a proactive and pragmatic approach; willingness to roll-up sleeves and make things happen; strong follow skills through and detail oriented
• Ability to travel as needed
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as ability to work with various levels of office and operational contacts; good presentation with an ability to communicate clearly
• Positive, 'can do' hands on attitude with good influencing and stakeholder management skills

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in operational financial planning, reporting and analysis in a large organization with significant manufacturing, logistics and distribution operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and methodologies concerning supply chain finance (procurement, manufacturing, distribution, logistics,)
• Capital budgeting and investment experience including partnership opportunities and strategic investments.
• Experience with business modeling, forecasting, and operational financial analysis
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and change management.

• Excellent influencing, communication and presentation skills
• Strong business acumen including operational financial analysis
• Project management skills, organization skills and an ability to multitask
• Comfortable working in matrix and entrepreneurial environments
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Language - English required

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$174,000.00 - $324,000.00

Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

#IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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