Welch's · 2 weeks ago
Vice President (VP), Finance - Supply Chain
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$270K/yr - $280K/yr
15+ years expWelch's is on a journey towards becoming the global leader of fruit-based food and beverages, and they are seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain Finance to provide financial leadership across their Supply Chain and Finance teams. This role involves overseeing forecasting, analysis, and budgeting while partnering with various departments to drive strategic insights and improve financial processes.
E-CommerceFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Drive and execute financial leadership for the supply chain, identifying key drivers of cost and performance trends
Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, explaining KPIs and variances with clear insights
Lead the annual operating plan and quarterly forecasting, including development of standard costs across plants (BOMs, labor, overhead)
Support the development of the cross functional strategic planning process for Supply Chain
Manage cost accounting, PPV, and financial impact of manufacturing variances
Partner across Finance and Supply Chain to:
Align with Strategic & Commercial Finance on drivers across all sales channels
Build business cases for innovation, capital investments, and new customer opportunities
Actively partner with Strategic & Commercial Finance, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning to drive and continuously improve the S&OP process
Enable data driven decision making through transparent reporting and timely executive and BOD level analysis
Ensure strong GAAP compliance through strong partnerships with Accounting
Ensure strong financial controls within Supply Chain
Partner with Cost Accounting and Operations to understand period close and provide detailed reporting and insights
Drive ad hoc analysis for results driven recommendations to the CFO, CSCO, and Executive Leadership Team
Develop deep collaborative relationships with the Supply Chain Leadership Team to support effective and efficient cross-functional work, information flow and problem solving
Partner cross-functionally to develop a productivity pipeline and track KPIs around delivery of initiatives
Lead and direct resources and team members to complete thorough strategic analysis of supply chain and operations results to identify and drive outcomes for Key Performance Indicators
Partner with the CFO on long-term grape harvest and inventory strategies with cooperative owners
Define the future state of Supply Chain Finance by driving automation, improving processes, and strengthening controls
Recruit, retain, and develop top finance talent; create opportunities for cross-training and career growth
Partner with IT to support ERP implementation, ensuring process readiness, operational and financial reporting, adoption and organizational change management
Identify risks and opportunities for contingency planning
Lead proactive, data driven and timely analysis to support executive decision making
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in high volume CPG manufacturing cost/managerial accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required
Experience leading finance teams with demonstrated success in talent development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, reporting, and metrics
Experience leading financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Travel up to 10% to plant locations
Preferred
MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off and Holidays: Enjoy time away from the office to rest and recharge
Paid Volunteer Time Off: 40 hours of paid volunteer time for all non-union employees
Development & Advancement: Access to LinkedIn Learning as well as both formal and informal opportunities to develop and grow your career
Compensation Package Consisting of Competitive Base Salary and Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus)
401K plan with Generous Company Match
Flexible Benefits from your first day: Choose the benefits that meet your needs and preferences
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
Life and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition reimbursement program
Additional benefits available through Perks at Work
Paid parental (and adoption) leave – Available after 12 months of employment
Company
Welch's
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501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Hartshorn
Chief Brand and Innovation Officer
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