Plant Finance Manager

Role Description:

Financial management responsibility and member of management team for $100M+ plant with 100+ employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial/management accounting and reporting, with an emphasis on accurate, timely information every month.
• Support plant management with financial tools, unit cost information, and profitability analysis
• Development and monitoring of cost management/cost reduction strategies with plant management
• Variance analyses; including identification of business and cost trends, and recommendations for cost control, operational changes, etc.
• Team leader for annual capital and operating budget preparation/submission along with appropriate variance analyses and other supporting details as may be required.
• Manage financial forecasting process
• Product line profitability analysis and review
• Journal entries and purchase requisitions
• Timely submission of bridges, key performance indicators, forecasts, efficiency cost reporting, and all other plant requirements
• Inventory control management including coordination of physical and cycle counts, resolution of problem areas and maintenance of procedures
• Support the capital appropriation process including expenditure tracking development of return of investment
• Establish and maintain effective internal accounting controls over all plant assets
• Fixed asset and spare parts accounting
• Close coordination with purchasing functions.
• Manage and develop Plant Accountant.
• Special production assignments and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Activity based costing background a plus
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and ERP applications
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, hands-on, results oriented management style
• Strong service orientation and ability to work as a team with local management.
• Thorough, highly organized and efficient work habits
• Ability to proactively address and solve problems
• Ability to challenge the status-quo while effectively working in multiple team-based environments
• Balance detail orientation with “big picture” understanding of the business
• Ability to travel as needed to plant/corporate locations.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• MBA, CPA or CMA preferred, not required, with minimum 10 years overall experience
• Minimum 3 years successful experience in high volume manufacturing with a solid cost accounting background.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $95,900 and $143,900 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered :

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.