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Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people who are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join our Lantmännen Unibake USA team in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Come be part of an exciting, Global organization whose Vision is towards billions of smiling tummies through our Mission of leading the bakery business sustainably with the scale, knowledge and drive to be loved in every country. Voted Great Place to Work two consecutive years with 92% of employees at Lantmannen Unibake USA saying it is a great place to work! Ranked #8 in the US for 2024 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for Small & Medium Sized Business by Fortune Best Places to Work in 2024.
Lantmännen Unibake
- Has a significant global presence and is a leading international bakery group with expertise in frozen and fresh bakery products for food service and retail.
- The company operates through a Business Area structure designed to leverage knowledge and facilitate the Structured Entrepreneurship philosophy of local market closeness and global scale.
- In St Petersburg, FL we have 3 bread lines producing a variety of standard and premium breads where we leverage our agility and closeness to market to provide un-rivalled breadth of range and regular innovation, staying close to market trends.
- At Lantmännen Unibake US, we know that our employees are the most important ingredient. We pride ourselves in fostering a culture where our values (drive, openness and holistic view) aren’t just words, but the sentiments are lived day in day out by our people. We are proud of the diverse culture and we invest in our people ensuring that they feel valued. An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
You will report directly to the Director of Finance USA Operations. You will be a key contributor to various ad-hoc finance projects and creating management financial statements for analyzing customers and products profitability. You will always be pursuing continuous improvement, working to automate and enhance reporting while bringing actionable analysis to all areas of the business. This is an exciting position where innovation and new ideas with attention to detail and understanding of the business come together to add value to the company and leadership team.
- Maintain financial models in support of monthly financial reporting, annual strategic planning & full year bottoms-up budgeting plus bi-annual detail forecasts.
- Manage Financial staff consisting of Accounting Manager, AP Manager, AP & AR Specialist, Billing and Collections Manager.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Review financial statement information compared to expected results and deliver clear and concise variance explanations that identify root causes and estimate the impact on the results.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and other relevant regulations.
- Manage cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
- Collect, analyze, and manage large date sets of qualitative data from various system applications and assists in the development of meaningful reports.
- Perform analysis on a regular and ad-hoc basis to support business decisions and ensure financial implications are fully understood.
- Assist in the preparation of executive presentations to be used by senior leadership. Partner with and support business unit management with financial questions and requests
- Manage State business licenses and annual reports.
- Manage Government surveys.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the organization.
- Key contributor to various business expansion projects by effectively leveraging finance acumen and advanced Excel skills.
- Engage in ad-hoc financial analysis, including special projects at the request of senior leadership.
What you bring:
- A four-year college degree in Finance or Accounting combined with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Financial Accounting environment or similar finance role.
- 3 years combined of both on-site and remote team management experience.
- CPA or CMA certification would be advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and other relevant financial regulations.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with annual budgeting process, short and mid-term financial forecasting.
- Experience with ERP systems. Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Experience analyzing data and trends, with strong attention to detail, to develop financial models and improve reporting.
- Demonstrate the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
- Self-driven and highly motivated, who can work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of building reports and automating processes utilizing Microsoft Platform and Office tools (Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Experience with a food and beverage company is a plus.
What we offer to you:
- Comprehensive, affordable benefits plan that includes health, prescription, dental, vision, LTD, STD, life insurance
- 401K with a healthy company match
- Competitive bonus structure
- Generous paid time off
