Americas Supply Chain Finance Director, Flavors
McCormick & CompanyYou may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work. We are looking to hire a Americas Supply Chain Finance Director, Flavors immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. What We Bring To The Table: The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer: • Competitive compensation • Career growth opportunities • Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices • Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness • Tuition assistance Reporting to the America’s Regional Supply Chain Senior Finance Director, the America’s Supply Chain Finance Director will be responsible for the Regional Segment Supply Chain Finance organization, including oversight and execution of the financial analyses and accounting of Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Distribution, Inventory, Procurement and Supply Chain CCI. The Flavor Supply Chain financial results, analysis, and processes would be coordinated by this role and would provide insights to the divisions and corporation to drive decisions and improve performance. This role is responsible for the standardization of cost policies and procedures across the segment, while facilitating the sharing of best practices across the function. The role also partners with the America’s Supply Chain Flavors VP and his/her team, providing strategic guidance and financial analyses, and provides insight for the Global Supply Chain Organization, including driving financial analysis and partnership for all strategic priorities within Supply Chain. Internal customers rely on this position to influence and help drive improved performance in their business by identifying opportunities, setting strategies, respectfully challenging and debating with Supply Chain function heads and providing insights to drive decisions, investments, and resource allocation. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Regional Segment Lead for all Finance Operations activities with the team of 4-6 SC Finance Managers Business partner with America’s Flavor Supply Chain Vice President and Sr Director on defining and implementing a holistic SC strategy, driving “Make” cost levers to deliver required levels of service at the lowest possible cost in a sustainable manner Lead selected Transformational Productivity Projects Lead Business Development Analysis Lead Major Capex Investment proposals Partner with SCLT to deliver Productivity targets through JTE; Proactively promote cost and headcount controls Partner with SCLT on Strategic Supplier Negotiations (Co-Man, Full Buy) P&L Accountability for delivery of “Make” including Long Term Plan (LTP), Budgets, Quarterly Forecasts Partner with Regional SC Senior Director to navigate cost performance of the business and deliver Budget targets Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials to Corporate. Ensure statements correctly reflect the company's financial position in accordance with GAAP Evaluate Make cost performance, liaise with SCLT and identify any trends that need further performance analysis and intervention Lead deep-dives to fully understand and address performance issues Provide input and recommendations on trade-offs within End to End SC, budget transfers, opportunity/risk Present financial position at Monthly Divisional Business Review meeting to business leaders Develop and implement financial policies, systems and processes Provide organizational leadership for plant controllers by providing day to day coaching, management, and barrier breaking. Leverage the company’s people management processes to provide formal and …