Remote Finance Manager — Margin & Forecasting Leader

Kerry; Beloit (WI); Hybrid; USD 104,613 - 141,535; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase plan

Retirement contribution

Telecommuting 70%

Domestic travel 10%

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Finance Analyst to lead monthly P&L reviews, drive profitability improvements, and shape pricing and budgeting strategies. The role collaborates with Product Line Managers and site leadership to clarify financial impacts of decisions and drive margin expansion across SKUs.

The position involves leading annual budgeting, presenting analyses to leadership, and implementing root-cause actions to optimize margins. A strong background in finance and SAP is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience as a Finance Analyst or related occupation.
• Experience with business financial modelling for forecasting and budget purposes.
• Experience using SAP to upload pricing, rebates, and costings.
• Experience leading budgeting/forecasting processes.
• Experience performance management and variance analysis with key commentary.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly site P&L review with insightful commentary and actions.
• Address profitability issues on SKUs and develop profitability strategies.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to boost margins.
• Collaborate with Product Line Managers and functional Line Managers to clarify financial impact of decisions.
• Develop pricing strategies in partnership with product management.
• Lead the annual budget process with site controller and plant manager.
• Prepare materials and analysis for leadership meetings.
• Conduct margin analysis, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Financial modelling

SAP

Budgeting

Performance metrics

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kerry is seeking a Finance Analyst to lead monthly P&L reviews, drive profitability improvements, and shape pricing and budgeting strategies. The role collaborates with Product Line Managers and site leadership to clarify financial impacts of decisions and drive margin expansion across SKUs.

The position involves leading annual budgeting, presenting analyses to leadership, and implementing root-cause actions to optimize margins. A strong background in finance and SAP is essential.