Corbion · 22 hours ago
Senior Controller
Totowa, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expCorbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. They are seeking a Senior Controller to drive operational and financial performance across their manufacturing sites in North America, acting as a strategic business partner to site directors and leading a team of manufacturing controllers.
BakeryFood and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to the site directors and site leadership teams
Proactively challenge assumptions and drive informed decision making to improve profitability, cost structure and cash flow
Challenge assumptions and enables informed decision-making to drive sustainable growth, cost optimization, and improved cash flow
Translate operational strategies into financial plans, KPIs, and performance metrics
Provide site P&L leadership: conversion cost per unit, OEE, yield/scrap, labor productivity, maintenance effectiveness and other cost optimization initiatives
Critically evaluate footprint changes, capacity expansions, insourcing/outsourcing, develop capex business cases and post‑investment reviews
Drive optimal inventory levels and own North America inventory valuation and provision
Lead and develop the team of manufacturing controllers of the respective manufacturing sites
Build a high-performance finance team with a strong business-partnering mindset
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Align team efforts with organizational objectives and support professional growth
Drive forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning
Deliver timely, relevant and actionable insights through advanced analytics and business intelligence tools (SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Fabric, Power BI), translating complex financial data into clear, impactful recommendations
Proactively identify, validate and track opportunities for cost optimization, productivity, working capital improvement, and strategic investment. Ensuring benefits land in P&L and cash
Monitor and report on manufacturing performance, highlighting risks and opportunities
Support the Director Business Control Manufacturing on projects and/or ad-hoc assignments
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align financial goals with strategic priorities
Contribute to global finance transformation, standardization, and best-practice sharing
Influence senior stakeholders through clear, concise financial narratives
Collaborate with Financial Accounting teams to ensure timely accurate and complete financial records
Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
Support internal/external audits and uphold high standards of financial integrity and transparency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years progressive experience in finance roles within a global manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in financial, manufacturing, and supply chain processes
Proven track record as a Finance Business Partner to senior supply chain leaders
Leadership experience in managing international teams
Proficiency in SAP (S/4HANA), BI and planning tools (SAP Analytics Cloud, Fabric, Power BI)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
Variable bonus potential
Paid time off, including company holidays
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401K with company match
Education assistance
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Corbion
Corbion is a global leader in sustainable food-ingredient solutions focused on advancing natural preservation and nutrition with science and innovation.
Founded in 1903Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NLD
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-04-01Acquired
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