Regional Supply Chain Finance Manager

Regional Supply Chain Finance Manager

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: CONCORD,ON

Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben's®, Stonemill,® McGavins,® Oroweat®, Vachon® and Takis®. The company operates 17 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products.

Bimbo Bakehouse has as an outstanding opportunity for a Manager, Finance - Supply Chain for our Attwell / Viceroy, Toronto bakeries.

BASIC PURPOSE/SCOPE

Under general direction, this position provides reports and analysis designed to have a significant impact on the bakeries Operational Performance. This position will partner with the plant management teams to provide accurate financial analysis/reporting tools, so they can make effective operational management decisions that lead to maximum operations while minimizing cost. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SO1

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide fiduciary oversight of plant spending, validating the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and operational indicators. Proactively manage costs and provide guidance/counsel to the management team to ensure the plant is meeting financial goals.
• Partner with all levels of plant management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare operational financial reports, operational forecasts, and similar financial ad hoc reports.
• Oversee the results of the plant operational activities (i.e. inventory, cost, WIP/BOM) and general accounting activities (i.e. payroll, A/P. fixed assets) to ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed and financial results are accurately recorded.
• Support plant management team in driving productivity results: develop plan, track results. Effectively utilize information to identify potential projects, provide analysis/guidance on projects identified by the team. Co-ordinate meetings/cadence as necessary to ensure team stays on track/delivers results.
• Develop, analyze, and present financial performance analysis to Bakery Leadership, Corporate Manufacturing & Financial Leadership.
• Create annual budgets and periodic forecasts for upcoming period(s) and year(s).
• Support the monthly accounting close and post close cycle including generation of accruals and adjusting entries, validation of results, valuation of project improvements initiatives, and explanation of results in comparison to prior year and budget. Identify casual factors driving plant performance, corrective actions, and measure performance against stated objectives.
• Support the development and approval of Capital Investment projects including the business/financial rationale for all financial return projects. Monitor Progress against capital projects and evaluate completed project results with the objective of determining if the planned goals were achieved. Ensure resulting fixed assets additions and retirements are properly identified and reconciled.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operational reporting tools and KPIs to provide operation management timely and accurate data on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned/needed to support plant operational and financial objectives.

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics plus 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision to develop and complete a series of goals and tactics.
• Extensive working knowledge of Manufacturing ERP systems. Oracle Experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and develop others.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking (written and oral) skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and other software/applications.
• Ability to travel between bakery locations.
• Maintenance of the confidentiality of any personal or company information encountered.
  

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This position requires the incumbent to have in-depth knowledge of operational financial planning, analysis tools and techniques. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is also preferred.

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.