Finance Manager Global Operations - Decatur IL (preferred)This is an exempt-level position.
Position Summary:The Global Operations Finance Manager plays a key role in driving financial performance alignment and insight across the global manufacturing footprint. This role supports the Operations Finance Director ensuring financial integrity operational efficiency and strategic alignment across regional production sites. Position will provide support within the group to meet financial performance assessment and tracking of productivity and investment targets and ensure collaboration and alignment among different BU and stakeholders across all ADM business. He/She will also ensure projects and investments are thoroughly developed analyzed and their performance rigorously monitored post-implementation
Job Responsibilities:- Lead the development and management of monthly financial reporting operational performance tracking forecasting annual budgeting and support the five-year strategic planning process.
- Establish and enforce financial policies and procedures to support cost analysis operational planning and productivity initiatives across global operations.
- Collaborate closely with Operations Performance Management and FP&A teams to analyze key drivers of efficiency assess performance trends and recommend actionable improvements that enhance productivity reduce costs and challenge forecast for opportunities and risks.
- Provide insightful financial analysis trend forecasting and variance explanations using comparative benchmarks; develop financial models to evaluate optimization opportunities and support decision-making.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities within operations; recommend opportunities and initiatives to drive efficiency and improve financial performance.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and investigations related to manufacturing costs ensuring accurate cost accounting and control; identify discrepancies variances and opportunities for cost optimization while collaborating with accounting and operations teams to resolve issues promptly
- Develop and maintain standard and ad-hoc reports dashboards and tools that enable timely and effective management review during monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.
- Provide financial leadership in support of ADMs Operations Transformation agenda by establishing governance frameworks tracking performance outcomes and evaluating future investment opportunities to ensure sustainable value creation
- Support the preparation and evaluation of business cases leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance insight generation and investment decisions.
- Coordinate and align annual and multi-year strategic plans with business units ensuring consistency in goals capital investments and cost management strategies.
- Provide training and support to finance and operational colleagues ensuring a strong understanding of financial metrics and business impact.
Educational and Experience Requirements:- Bachelors degree in Accounting Economics or Business Administration;
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a similar position in large multinationals close to operations manufacturing logistics and distribution operations; international or global exposure and breadth of experience;experience in processing businesses ideally oilseeds or / and carbohydrate solutions is definitely a plus to rapidly add value to the operations and businesses teams.
- 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
- Proven experience in leading projects and performing financial evaluation of business cases.
- 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; ability to travel as necessary.
Functional experience:- Prior experience within ADM or in the industry is desired as understanding ADMs complex business model will be an accelerator in the learning process.
- Strong understanding of corporate finance principles.
- Solid analytical data analysis and valuation skills; PowerBI or related analytical tools a plus
- Capital budgeting and Investment experience including partnership opportunities and strategic investments; M&A experience desired; Experience with due diligence forecasting and financial analysis.
Core Competencies:Every position in ADM requires commitment to integrity safety diversity quality and the following:
- Excellent influencing communication and presentation skills
- Strong business acumen including financial analysis
- Project management skills organization skills and an ability to multitask
- Comfortable working in matrix and entrepreneurial environmentsAdvanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Before applying for an exempt non-exempt or hourly job opportunity you are expected toinitiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If youve been in your current position for more than 18 months supervisor approval is not required. * If youve been in your current position for less than 18 months verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager- Leandro Govatto
Recruiter- Natalie Clark
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. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds 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 .
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.
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