Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner – Closures SBU

Greif, Inc.; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner for the Closures SBU to influence financial performance, strategic priorities, and long‑term value creation.

This individual contributor role relies on credibility and partnerships with operations, commercial, and supply chain leaders to translate data into actionable recommendations. You will build financial models, guide lean manufacturing initiatives, and oversee capital allocation for growth opportunities with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 10+ years in FP&A or finance business partnering, including direct support of manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing and operational excellence goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the SBU leader, shaping decisions through influence and partnerships.
• Quantify financial impact of lean initiatives, waste reduction, productivity, and conversion-cost projects.
• Support SBU strategy development, including planning, cost optimization, and capital allocation.
• Develop financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis and modeling

Strategic planning

Business partnering

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035789 Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner – Closures SBU (Open)

Job Description

Serve as the senior finance business partner to the SBU leader for Greif's Closures business, shaping and communicating financial performance, strategic priorities and long-term value creation. This is a Senior Manager-level individual contributor role with no direct reports; impact comes through influence, credibility and partnership. Build a deep understanding of the business's markets, customers, manufacturing footprint and value drivers. Lead financial analysis, including growth investments, cost and margin initiatives, capital allocation and, where applicable, portfolio and M&A opportunities. Partner with operations, commercial and supply chain leaders, plant finance and corporate Finance to connect strategy to financial outcomes, translate lean and operational excellence goals into measurable results, and build data-driven narratives around growth, margin, cash generation and shareholder value. The role requires strong financial acumen, intellectual curiosity, executive presence, a self-directed style that thrives with minimal oversight, and the ability to turn complex information into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the SBU leader and leadership team, shaping decisions without direct authority, and collaborates with other functions
• Partner with plant and operations leaders to support lean manufacturing goals – quantifying the financial impact of continuous improvement, waste reduction, productivity and conversion-cost initiatives and tracking results against targets
• Supports SBU strategy development, including strategic planning, cost optimization, and capital allocation priorities
• When applicable, supports the business development team in analyzing divestiture, merger and acquisition proposals and conducts due diligence in support of project discussions and decision-making
• Develops financial models and business cases to evaluate strategic initiatives, capital investments and growth opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field of study
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, business finance or finance business partnering, including direct support of manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting lean manufacturing and operational excellence goals
• Knowledge of manufacturing and cost accounting (e.g., standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis) is a plus

Knowledge and Skills

• Problem solver who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment serving many high-profile customers
• Comfortable with ambiguity; makes sound judgments and moves work forward with incomplete information and shifting priorities
• Thinks analytically and creatively while maintaining strong financial controls
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and metrics, and how operational improvements translate into financial results
• Simplifies and models complex business questions, and communicates them clearly, orally and in writing, to influence leadership decisions through fact-based analysis
• Strong organizational skills; manages multiple competing priorities
• Self-driven and highly motivated; thrives under a hands-off leadership style, setting priorities and driving work to completion with minimal direction
• Works effectively both independently and in a hybrid environment, building rapport with non-finance colleagues in a highly collaborative culture
• Demonstrates leadership and professional maturity, leading through influence with senior business and operations leaders
• Conducts all work in a confidential, ethical, and professional manner

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $129,500.00 - $220,500.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between140,000.00 to160,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.