Manager, Manufacturing Finance - Somerset, NJ - Hybrid
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Manager, Manufacturing Finance - Somerset, NJ - Hybrid in SOMERSET , New JerseyWho We AreGilchrist & Soames, a division of Guest Worldwide, is a global personal care manufacturer that combines its industry leading hotel amenity manufacturing capabilities with a passion for pure and innovative bath products. We have an unwavering commitment to excellence, environmental stewardship and clean, skin-friendly formulations. For more information, visit .Position Summary:The Manager, Manufacturing Finance supports strategies to help drive increased profitability, process efficiency, reduced costs and overall business improvement and partners with Gilchrist & Soames leadership to deliver financial and strategic results through the utilization of astute analytics and best practices.Primary Responsibilities:Develop operating metrics for both manufacturing facilities as well as business unit reporting and communicate insights to Gilchrist & Soames leadership team.Prepare financial analysis to ensure timely decision making for manufacturing operations and business unit, including sales generation effectiveness and overall profitability, establish and maintain standard cost elements for each manufactured SKU, plant utilization metric across manufacturing sites and implementing strategies to increase utilization, and overall profitability metrics for the businesses.Partner with G&S functional leaders to create and drive execution of the Annual Operating Plan. Ensure the success of the organization through active financial management, prudent business practices and expense control.Support monthly/quarterly business review processes. Provide business insight into the monthly and quarterly results for Corporate FP&A, including forecasts.Perform ad-hoc analytics, financial modeling and decision support to VP, Manufacturing Finance and G&S GM.Conduct regular department meetings to foster employee engagement, communicate any changes to company policies and procedures, address employee concerns, foster idea sharing and suggestions for improvement.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in business administration, Accounting or Finance required.7+ years of finance and accounting experience with emphasis on financial planning and analysis, business analytics, reporting development and financial modeling.ERP Systems / PeopleSoft experience preferred.Skills and Abilities:Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and professional interactive skills.Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams.A mastery of organizational and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple initiatives/deadlines autonomously.Strong analytical skills and the ability to tell the story  .Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.Detail Oriented - Attention to details and accuracy.Physical Demands & Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone. This position may require occasional travel to visit other office locations or attend company meetings and training.AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr