VP of Finance - Ruprecht

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned operational finance executive ready to lead and

scale a critical business unit. As Vice President of Finance – Ruprecht, you will have full financial

ownership of the business, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, and serve as a key partner to

the North America CFO and executive leadership team.

You will lead the core finance pillars—FP&A, Operations Finance/Standards and

Accounting/Controllership —while building a high-performing organization that delivers both operational

rigor and strategic insight.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Enterprise Finance Leadership

· Own and deliver the financial performance of the business, with full accountability for P&L,

Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow

· Provide end-to-end leadership of all traditional finance functions including FP&A, Operations

Finance/Standards, and Accounting/Controllership

· Lead and scale a high-performing finance organization with 10+ direct and indirect reports

· Elevate finance as a strategic partner across the business, influencing key decisions at the

executive level

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

· Act as a trusted advisor to the North America CFO and senior leadership team

· Lead integrated business planning, forecasting, and performance management

· Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive margin expansion, cost discipline, and

growth

Operational & Financial Excellence

· Ensure best-in-class financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and

regulatory requirements

· Drive discipline in cost management, plant performance, and operational finance standards

· Optimize working capital, liquidity, and capital deployment

Growth, Transformation & Value Creation

· Support and evaluate strategic initiatives including capital investments, network optimization, and M&A

· Lead finance transformation efforts, including systems, processes, and reporting enhancements

· Partner cross-functionally to improve operational execution and profitability

Risk Management & Governance

· Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks

· Lead audits and maintain strong external partnerships

· Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks

Leadership & Talent Development

· Build, lead, and develop a deep bench of finance talent across multiple functions

· Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

· Coach and mentor future finance leaders

· 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles in manufacturing or food production

· Demonstrated skills and experience in accounting and financial reporting

· Proven success owning or heavily influencing full financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

· Track record of leading multi-functional finance teams in complex, multi-site environments

· Strong business acumen with the ability to link financial performance to operational drivers

· Experience driving transformation, systems improvements, and scalable processes

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)

The salary range for this position is $192,000 – $240,000 annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.