Role Description
Role Description
An exciting opportunity exists within the Zoetis Global Manufacturing & Supply Finance organization for a skilled finance professional to be a business partner with the Lincoln Operations team based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a manufacturing environment, continuous improvement, and cost accounting.This position will report into the Finance Lead for Lincoln Operations and support them in providing a full range of financial responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, product cost analysis, and monthly reporting of financial results.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as business partner with operations colleagues and key stakeholders on all financial aspects of the business. Maintain close working relationship with Finance Site Lead, Materials Management and Site Leadership Team. Collaborate with US GMS Finance Center of Excellence and Zoetis Financial Services
2. Lead key roles in of month-end closing, preparation of monthly financial reporting, along with development and submission of latest estimate (LE) quarterly forecasts
3. Implement improvements and reliability in standard costing on site through analysis of BOMs/Recipes and alignment with operational procedures
4. Establish a strong understanding of site operations and financial results, and drive continuous improvement in finance processes
5. Support Finance Lead with annual budget setting process within site, including understanding volume, yield and price changes; lead preparation of site operating expense budgets
6. Oversees monthly, quarterly, and yearly Distressed Inventory reporting and analysis
7. Maintain compliance with US GAAP and Zoetis accounting policies and procedures, including authorized signature limits (ASL). Co-ordinate internal and external audit activity
8. Promote a strong financial controls environment including compliance with Sarbanes Oxley controls
9. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
10. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
Experience:
11. Seeking 5+ years of finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including standard cost accounting experience
12. Process Improvement knowledge and background
13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
14. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and diverse projects
15. Ability to provide direction to achieve a high level of financial performance and compliance
16. High level of proficiency in spreadsheet-based software applications
17. Previous experience with SAP desired
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