Finance Manager Bridgeview, IL

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes health dental vision 401k paid time off life insurance wellness perks and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The annual salary for this position ranges from $105000 - $% bonus target and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidates experience qualifications and/or skillset. 

Summary:

The Finance Manager provides financial and analytical support for the Signode Bridgeview and Muller manufacturing plants This role is responsible for monthly financial reporting performance analysis and budgeting and forecasting support focusing on key drivers such as sales gross margin overhead spending scrap inventory capital and working capital.

The Finance Manager partners closely with Operations Commercial and Functional leaders to deliver insights that support effective decision-making and operational performance. this role does serve as the overall financial leader of a business unit and plays a critical role in ensuring financial discipline transparency and continuous improvement. The position requires a regular on-site presence and will be based out of the Bridgeview plant with additional travels to our Georgia and Texas based plants.

Essential Functions:

• Support the timely execution of the monthly financial close process in accordance with US GAAP and internal Signode policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results including variance analysis versus budget forecast and prior year.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial data and reporting.
• Led the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting activities (weekly monthly and quarterly) for these plants
• Consolidate validate and analyze inputs from operations and commercial partners.
• Support the preparation of financial data and analysis for leadership reviews.
• Provide ongoing financial analysis and decision support for the Bridgeview and Muller plants including:
  • Sales volume mix and margin analysis
  • Profitability by product line and customer
  • Manufacturing performance overhead spending and cost control
  • Inventory working capital and scrap analysis
  • Standard costing and margin performance
  • Support for pricing and cost initiatives
• Conduct ad hoc analysis as requested to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Support capital project analysis including tracking spend financial impact and post-investment results.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency across reporting forecasting and analysis activities.
• Collaborate with other finance team members and controllers to share best practices and improve productivity.
• Build strong working relationships with Operations Commercial and Functional teams.
• Communicate financial results and insights clearly to non-finance partners.
• Foster a collaborative team-oriented environment focused on operational excellence.
• Travel up to approximately 20% to support business activities including operational reviews planning sessions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education:

Bachelors degree or higher in Finance/Accounting preferred

Experience:

• 58 years of progressive finance or accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing or operations-focused environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated interest in understanding plant operations and cost drivers
• Ability to analyze and summarize large volumes of data from multiple sources
• Working knowledge of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance and internal controls preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across functions and levels
• Experience with financial and ERP systems preferred (e.g. OneStream AX)

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Self-Starter
• Analysis Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Interpersonal savvy
• Sense of Urgency
• Track Record
• Conceptual Ability

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position please contact us at

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time