Finance Manager – Noam Scent
| Company | International Flavors & Fragrances |
|---|---|
| Location | Holmdel, NJ, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $120000 – $125000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other highly numerate discipline.
- Advanced computer/systems capability (ERP/SAP, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of PowerBI or other visualization tools is an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to present information accurately and succinctly.
- In-depth knowledge of business finance concepts, including variance analysis, financial metrics, and CapEx investment.
- Understanding of forecasting and budgeting processes.
- Intermediate knowledge of the income statement and balance sheet.
- Moderate financial modeling skills.
- Extensive financial background with experience in financial analysis and/or financial control.
- Demonstrated experience managing a team, focusing them on common goals, and delegating tasks effectively.
- Experience in project management, particularly in process improvement projects and implementing new ERP systems.
- Proven track record of providing support and insights to develop strategic plans to meet the company’s financial objectives.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Review inputs from Finance Analysts/Managers.
- Prepare monthly financial results.
- Formulate additional analysis/input required for monthly Business Reviews (BRs) or Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
- Advise senior executives on key drivers impacting the financial performance of the Business Unit/Segment.
- Consolidate and review monthly/quarterly forecasts from Finance Analysts/Managers for Regions/Categories to ensure a comprehensive view of the Business Unit/Segment.
- Provide a thorough summary of potential risks and opportunities for business decision-makers.
- Highlight learnings from analysis to aid future financial performance.
- Manage data entry to the Weekly Tracker to give early warnings of deviations from expected financial performance, ensuring senior executives have all the necessary information to act and continuously improve financial performance.
- Coordinate the preparation of the yearly budget, covering top line, COGS, and RSA, and identify key drivers and actions to improve business performance.
- Direct the overall budget process to ensure it is comprehensive and aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Maintain close alignment with the expectations/requirements of the Business Director/VP throughout the budget process.
- Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of top line, COGS, or RSA in support of long-term strategic plans for the Business Unit/Segment.
- Review Capex Projects to ensure robust justifications and NPV analysis to prioritize growth initiatives for the Business Unit/Segment.
- Superintend global process ownership outside of business boundaries (e.g., productivity program).
- Devise process improvement projects to enhance the quality of reports and analysis delivered to internal customers.
- Represent Finance in Business Projects or act as SME for the Business Unit/Segment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed training in Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility.
- Preferred: Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification.
- Accounting certifications such as ACCA or CPA are a plus.