Finance Director, Operations

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Finance Director, Operations to join the team at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The position is hybrid eligible (50% onsite per month).

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the America’s Regional Supply Chain Senior Finance Director, the America’s Supply Chain Finance Director will be responsible for the Regional Segment Supply Chain Finance organization, including oversight and execution of the financial analyses and accounting of Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Distribution, Inventory, Procurement and Supply Chain CCI.  

The CPD Supply Chain financial results, analysis, and processes would be coordinated by this role and would provide insights to the divisions and corporation to drive decisions and improve performance. This role is responsible for the standardization of cost policies and procedures across the segment, while facilitating the sharing of best practices across the function. 

The role also partners with the America’s Supply Chain Vice President and his/her team, providing strategic guidance and financial analyses, and provides insight for the Global Supply Chain Organization, including driving financial analysis and partnership for all strategic priorities within Supply Chain. Internal customers rely on this position to influence and help drive improved performance in their business by identifying opportunities, setting strategies, respectfully challenging and debating with Supply Chain function heads and providing insights to drive decisions, investments, and resource allocation. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regional Segment Lead for all Finance Operations activities with the team of 8 SC Finance Senior Managers  (Plant Controllers)

• Business partner with America’s CPD Supply Chain Vice President and CPD Site Plant Managers on defining and implementing a holistic SC strategy, driving “Make” cost levers to deliver required levels of service at the lowest possible cost in a sustainable manner  

• Lead selected Transformational Productivity Projects  

• Lead Business Development Analysis  

• Lead Major Capex Investment proposals  

• Partner with Value Stream Leadership team to deliver Productivity targets through JTE, Proactively promote cost and headcount controls 

• Partner with Value Stream Leadership Team on Strategic Supplier Negotiations (Co-Man, Full Buy) 

• P&L Accountability for delivery of “Make” including Long Term Plan (LTP), Budgets, Quarterly Forecasts

• Partner with CPD Supply Chain Vice President to navigate cost performance of the business and deliver Budget targets 

• Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials to Corporate. Ensure statements correctly reflect the company's financial position in accordance with GAAP 

• Evaluate Make cost performance, liaise with SCF team and the Value Stream LT and identify any trends that need further performance analysis and intervention 

• Lead deep-dives to fully understand and address performance issues 

• Provide input and recommendations on trade-offs within End to End SC, budget transfers, opportunity/risk  

• Present financial position at Monthly Divisional Business Review meeting to business leaders 

• Develop and implement financial policies, systems and processes 
• Lead the CPD Supply Chain Finance team

• Provide organizational leadership for 8 plant controllers by providing day to day coaching, management, and barrier breaking. Leverage the company’s people management processes to provide formal and informal feedback, develop individual development plans (IDPs) and leverage learning resources to build capability across the team.  
• Define and evolve the team structure to advance the team’s development, capabilities, career advancement and service level to the business. Create a workplace that fosters teamwork and strengthens communication within and outside the department  

• Capital project oversight:  

• Ensure proper business cases are developed, and review soundness of financial models;  

• Drive increase in IRR for capital expenditure with PICERs as regular follow ups after implementation 

• Play critical role in harmonization and standardization aimed at reducing complexity, improving accuracy, and reducing cost. Governance and adherence to the Policy and Procedures issued by COE.   

• Work to direct staff to improve the level of automation involved in generating standardized reporting through collaboration with the Strategic Projects Transformation Team or the Finance Transformation team as appropriate   

• Review & safeguard company assets through the maintenance of effective inventory controls  
• ERP Implementation support/guideline for R5NA- R8NA go lives  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent business function 

• 10-12 years of progressive financial/business experience 

• Strong proven knowledge of financial accounting standards and Supply Chain principles and processes (eg. IBP). 

• Excellent People and Organizational Leadership experience 

• Thorough understanding of end to end business planning, financial planning processes, systems and internal controls 

• Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage cross-unit and cross-function teams including indirect reporting relationships. 

• Experience with ABC Costing and practical experience with cost accounting 

• Strength in change management abilities not only to drive transformational change, but to insure the people, systems and processes are leveraged to do so 

• Critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve using creative solutions  

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective relationships at all levels within a matrix organisation 

• Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills with demonstrated ability to present ideas to and influence others.   

• SAP experience across all financial modules desirable 

• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, SAP/ BW and TM1 and basic proficiency of Power Point & Word required.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Business MBA and/or CPA Experience 

• Prior experience in Supply Chain Finance, ideally in a Manufacturing environment 
  
  

Base Salary: $140,610-253,080

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

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