Chain Account Manager

Our client, a very top global food manufacturer continuing to grow and catapult in all portfolios, is currently seeking a Financial Analyst partnering with their Operations division. A little Manufacturing background a must (not government, financial services, healthcare). Strong career path and Finance leadership team! Immediate interviews and hire! Join this exceptional team, culture, portfolio, and career path company! Must be Green card or US citizen - no sponsorship provided ; Local to the DC/VA/MD area (or reason to relocate there - i.e. family, etc.) Generous bonus and excellent benefits on top of base salary! Serve as a core finance partner to Manufacturing and Operations by driving visibility into cost structures (materials, conversion, logistics), improving forecast accuracy, and enabling cost control and capital allocation decisions. Responsibilities Partner with Manufacturing to analyze product cost structure (materials, labor, conversion, yield) and identify cost drivers impacting profitability. Own monthly manufacturing variance analysis (volume, yield, cost rate, mix), explaining deviations vs AOP and forecast. Support cost optimization initiatives including plant efficiency, yield improvement and sourcing decisions. Lead the annual operating plan and forecasting for Operations, SG&A and capital highlighting key risks and opportunities, while driving potential mitigating actions. Develop driver-based models linking volume, yield and cost assumptions to financial outcomes. Participate in the month-end close ensuring accuracy of results and understanding variance drivers. Lead monthly reviews with stakeholders to ensure accountability and alignment on cost targets. Support the development of the annual capital plan, forecasts and analytical review of projects to ensure the adherence to internal financial benchmarks. Support capital planning and investment analysis of plants, including ROI, IRR and payback for manufacturing and operations initiatives. Partner with operations to evaluate capacity expansion, automation and cost reduction projects. Conduct ad hoc analyses and projects to support business management decisions. Lead monthly G&A meetings with cost center owners to provide a clear understanding of results. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, or manufacturing finance, or similar role. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field is required. Strong understanding of cost drivers (materials, labor, overhead, logistics, etc). Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required - SAP HANA and Power BI a plus. Prior work experience in industries such as Manufacturing or Food Manufacturing is preferred. Analytical, ability to multi-task, attention to detail and self-motivated. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~10%) to support plant visits, operational reviews and cross-functional collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr