Finance Manager, Plant Operations

Position Title: Finance Manager, Plant Operations Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 45184 In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. The Operations Finance Manager is a key member of the North America Operations Finance organization, partnering closely with plant leadership teams to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role provides financial leadership to support business performance, capital investments, cost optimization initiatives, forecasting, and long-term operational strategies for the Portage La Prairie, Manitoba; Carberry, Manitoba; and Plover, Wisconsin manufacturing locations. This position may be based in either Portage La Prairie or Carberry, Manitoba and requires regular travel to all 3 manufacturing sites, including the ability to travel to the United States for business purposes. What you’ll be doing. Lead month-end close activities and plant financial reviews for assigned manufacturing locations. Analyze and explain monthly manufacturing variances, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Partner with plant leadership teams to ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal control requirements. Provide financial guidance and decision support for operational and strategic initiatives. Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for assigned plants. Collaborate with plant leadership to develop capital expenditure plans, monitor capital projects, and ensure effective capital deployment. Identify manufacturing cost challenges and opportunities and support the development of corrective actions. Perform detailed product cost analysis, including year-over-year cost comparisons and trend analysis. Evaluate the financial feasibility and cost implications of new products, product revisions, and process improvements. Support formulation, innovation, and R&D initiatives through financial analysis and savings validation. Recommend and implement process improvements, tools, and reporting enhancements that increase the effectiveness of the Operations Finance function. Participate in cross-functional projects, capital initiatives, and strategic programs across the North American Supply Chain organization. What you’ll need to be successful. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation preferred. Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing finance experience preferred; consumer packaged goods or food manufacturing experience is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, manufacturing finance, and financial management principles. Advanced analytical, technical, and systems skills, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools. Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and solve complex business and operational challenges. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively with plant personnel, operational leaders, and corporate stakeholders. Self-motivated, independent thinker with a collaborative approach and strong business partnership capabilities. Ability and willingness to travel regularly between manufacturing sites in Canada and the United States. About the team. The Operations Finance team partners closely with manufacturing leadership across North America to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. This role works alongside plant leadership, supply chain partners, and corporate finance teams to support three key manufacturing facilities. As a trusted business partner, the Operations Financ…

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