Plant Finance Leader - Manufacturing & Cost Optimization

Associated-Milk-Producers-Inc.; Blair (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is seeking a finance-focused professional to serve as the primary financial partner for Blair plant leadership in Wisconsin.

You will analyze manufacturing results, manage budgeting and forecasting, and develop dashboards to improve operational and financial performance. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 3+ years in manufacturing finance, with ERP experience (JDE/Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems. JDE or Oracle preferred.
• Manufacturing, dairy or consumer packaged goods experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial business partner to plant leadership, providing analysis and recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
• Analyze manufacturing results, inventory performance, labor efficiency, yield, and production costs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules in accordance with corporate deadlines.
• Lead plant budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs that provide visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory valuation, inventory controls, and physical inventory processes.
• Partner with operations and production teams to maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), product costing, manufacturing standards, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze spending against budget, providing timely recommendations and corrective actions when variances occur.
• Lead cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies in manufacturing, procurement, inventory management, and plant processes.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies related to purchasing, fixed assets, record retention, credit cards, and delegated authority.
• Support internal and external audits, including financial, inventory, and operational audits, and oversee corrective action plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting and finance teams to support financial reporting, capital projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and periodic inventory verification activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

JDE

Oracle

Job description

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is seeking a finance-focused professional to serve as the primary financial partner for Blair plant leadership in Wisconsin.

You will analyze manufacturing results, manage budgeting and forecasting, and develop dashboards to improve operational and financial performance. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 3+ years in manufacturing finance, with ERP experience (JDE/Oracle).