Finance Manager – Controlling & Inventory

Job Description:

• Represent the finance function in cross-functional discussions relating to Controlling & Inventory, particularly MAKE and R&D
• Support the Controlling & Inventory Finance Lead with the global finance transformation initiative, including ERP/S4Hana design, build, and deployment
• Collaborate with Global Process Owners, Technical Product Owners, System Integrators, and transformational programs to capture and define business requirements
• Manage interdependencies with other transformational programs such as Signifi/Transact
• Ensure the Global Template is designed and built to meet business requirements using current technology capabilities
• Document future-state design as part of the Global Template build
• Support TPO and System Integrator teams in building the proposed design in S4/Hana
• Participate in build demonstrations, review deliverables, and provide feedback
• Ensure business requirements are met during the build
• Collaborate with the Master Data team to validate data setup for Controlling & Inventory processes
• Ensure development-system processes meet business requirements and provide feedback to TPO and System Integrator teams
• Support deployment teams during testing cycles and hypercare

Requirements:

• A minimum of a university degree is required, preferably in Finance or Economics
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance roles is required, preferably in supply chain, a principal company environment, and/or R&D
• Experience with Costing, Inventory & Plant Accounting in a Supply Chain or R&D role considered an asset
• Experience with process development and improvement
• Strong analytic skills and ability to balance big picture with attention to detail
• Passion for developing expertise in complex financial topics
• Agile mindset
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly articulate complex issues
• Team player and collaborative working style
• Experience working in global/virtual environments is a plus
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, frequently changing environment
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management, including ability to influence and challenge
• Passion for driving change and inspiring business adoption of new processes and technology
• Expert knowledge of SAP ERP platform
• Project management experience is a plus
• Knowledge of digital tools such as PowerQuery and PowerBI is a plus

Benefits:

• Retirement plan (pension)
• Savings plan (401(k))
• Long-term incentive program
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• Equal opportunity employer
• Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations