Plant Finance Manager

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?

Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role:

We are looking for our next Plant Finance Manager within our Pharma Operations Finance Business Partner team. The Plant Finance Manager will lead Operations Finance Business Partner organization within USA entities while directly overseeing our Newark plant product costing, being responsible for product costing accuracy, inventory analysis, challenging and supporting operations in its pursuit for improvement.

This position is located in Newark - DE.

Compensation:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $146,000- $198,000. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What You’ll Do:

Coordinate and provide guidance to plant controllers of USA Operations

Perform and guide Cost Management & Process Improvement activities

Oversee review of unit prices for manufactured materials and ensure Material Master Data accuracy across plants

Lead standard and actual cost estimate reviews and identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved performance

Coordinate with Supply Chain and plant teams to ensure the accuracy of process orders, inventory data, and related financial inputs

Drive continuous improvement in plant finance processes, reporting, and controls.

Promote harmonized costing methodologies and financial practices across the U.S. manufacturing footprint.

Lead Budgeting & Forecasting activities

Act as Business Partner of Operations within USA

People Management & Leadership

Ensure Internal Controls & Compliance related to product costing and inventory

What You’ll Need:

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Education:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.

Professional finance qualification, such as CFA, ACCA, or CPA, is an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing accounting

SAP FI/CO experience is required

Specific requirements:

Proven track record of developing and implementing successful organizational change. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. High level of integrity and professionalism. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role will have 2 direct reports

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role, expected to spend 3 days a week on site/plant.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

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