Operations Finance Manager (Temporary)

As Operations Finance Manager (Temporary), you will have a key role in the financial and cost control of our Toledo plant, working very closely with the factory teams and helping to drive the fulfillment of their main performance objectives.

You will manage and analyze manufacturing costs, participate in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closing processes, and help identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination.

Additionally, you will have responsibility for the management of Capex and fixed assets in Iberia, you will drive improvements in reporting and automation, and you will work with different teams to convert financial information into better decisions for the business.

You will also lead and support one team member, thus combining the technical and business partnering component with leadership responsibility.

• Manage the main components of manufacturing costs, including labor, production lines, and factory efficiencies.
• Lead month-end financial closing activities and analyze variances against budget, previous year, and forecast.
• Control plant overheads, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and waste elimination.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts with a high level of detail regarding manufacturing costs.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools that allow for the visualization of cost evolution by department, production line, and cost center.
• Analyze key performance indicators such as OEE, FTEs, and COGS per liter.
• Communicate business performance to key stakeholders and anticipate possible corrective actions.
• Ensure the integrity and consistency of financial information coming from different systems and sources.
• Work closely with plant teams to support efficiency and productivity objectives.
• Use financial analysis to influence decisions and maximize cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reporting, analysis, and business processes.
• Contribute to the adoption of best practices and financial standards within the manufacturing environment.
• Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving and automating processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify reporting and increase information transparency.
• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives within the plant's financial scope.
• Continuously seek new ways to facilitate and improve decision-making.
• Manage monthly and annual inventory controls.
• Supervise the management of Capex in Iberia, including the control and reporting of fixed assets.
• Contribute to compliance with established financial controls and standards.
• Support decisions related to investments and asset management from a financial perspective.
• Work daily with factory teams, plant management, and different Finance areas.
• Collaborate with teams such as Internal Controls, FP&A, Finance Control, Procurement, and Commercial Finance.
• Build strong relationships with different stakeholders and convert financial analysis into practical recommendations.
• Lead, support, and develop one team member.

💡 Improve the efficiency and performance of our operations

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Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.