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The Whitebridge Finance Site Lead is a cross functional role that will allow you to collaborate with peers to achieve plant goals, partner with plant operations to support business results and the plant mission, support a strong fiduciary environment, analyze metrics and reporting, and provide business insights. The Finance Site Lead is an integral contributor to the finance and business operations of the company and has a broad range of responsibilities, including cost accounting, general accounting, reporting, financial analysis, and supporting the accounting close process where internal controls, timeliness and accuracy are critical.

Job Description:
OVERVIEWThe Whitebridge Finance Site Lead is a cross functional role that will allow you to collaborate with peers to achieve plant goals, partner with plant operations to support business results and the plant mission, support a strong fiduciary environment, analyze metrics and reporting, and provide business insights.  At Whitebridge, our goal is to help people bring health and happiness to pets through better nutrition which we believe is natural and minimally processed foods, complements, treats, and supplements, formulated to the specific needs of dogs and cats. Better Together is the foundation and at the heart of everything we do as a company. We manufacture and market Natural Health Nutrition Pet Products in four categories: Lifestyle Treats, Nutrition, Solutions and Prescription Diets. Our brands include Tiki Pets®, Tiki Cat Veterinary Solutions, Buddy Biscuits®, Cloud Star®, Pet Botanics®, Crazy Dog®, Dogswell®, and Grizzly®.  Brands distributed outside North America include Schesir®, Stuzzy® and ADoC®. In North America, our products are sold in more than 8,000 pet stores and veterinary hospitals, in major retailers such as Petco, PetSmart, Walmart and Target, and online at Chewy.com and Amazon.com. We are growing globally, with distribution in over twenty-five countries around the world.The Finance Site Lead is an integral contributor to the finance and business operations of the company and has a broad range of responsibilities, including cost accounting, general accounting, reporting, financial analysis, and supporting the accounting close process where internal controls, timeliness and accuracy are critical. This position requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, proficiency in accounting systems, analytical thinking, and the ability to work effectively with cross functional partners.  The ideal candidate is a self-starter, effective communicator, has great attention to detail, and can adapt to change and shift priorities quickly while maintaining organization and accuracy.  This candidate should possess a general inquisitiveness for industrial matters down to the floor level, as well as an ability to think outside the box and propose new ideas to create added value to the organization and generate performance.  This role works closely with the Plant Manager to detect opportunities to grow, insights for continuous improvement, drive for excellence, and value-added reporting and analysis.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES<ul><li>Ensure Effective Plant Financial Management</li><li>Responsible for development and execution of the annual operating plan, periodic financial forecasts, and monthly financial close.</li><li>Responsible for monitoring financial performance, identifying key risks and opportunities and develop plans to close any gaps to plant targets.</li><li>Supporting site delivery of annual HMM (productivity) targets.</li><li>Ensure Effective Financial Controls that comply with all company policies and supports the safeguarding of company assets.</li><li>Maintaining audit ready status of internal controls through periodic review and self-audit.</li><li>Collaborate as a strong voice on the Plant Leadership Team (PLT)</li><li>Support development and execution of site strategies including financial insights on capital investments</li><li>Provide support and leadership on cross functional plant and corporate initiatives.</li></ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field</li><li>3+ years of related experience, 1+ years in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to work well on team and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization (Partnership for Impact) and coach/develop others</li><li>Proficiency with Sage or similar ERP </li></ul> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>5+ years of related experience</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment</li><li>Experience working in a finance/accounting role within manufacturing</li><li>Experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Proven analytical and strategic skills (Analytic Proficiency)</li><li>Highly motivated self-starter with strong organization and prioritization skills</li><li>Assertive, self-confident, and willing to offer opinions and insights (Plant/Site Leadership)</li><li>Initiative and ability to work independently and to effectively work with a team (Situational Agility)</li><li>Ability to influence, develop, and motivate peers (Matrix Relationship Management)</li><li>Desire to work cross functionally with all plant functions (Cross-Functional Leadership)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li></ul>

Company Overview:
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

General Mills

Finance Site Lead, Whitebridge Plant - Joplin, MO

Accounting

Accounting Close

Accounting Software

Analysis Skills

Animal Care

Animal Nutrition

Business Operations

Business Support

Cloud Computing

Coaching

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Cost Accounting

Cross-Functional

Detail Oriented

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Establish Priorities

Fiduciary

Finance

Financial Analysis

Financial Control

Financial Management

Financial Operations

Financial Reporting

Financial Strategy

Forecasting

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Hospital

Investment Capital

Leadership

Manufacturing

Matrix Management

Metrics

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Nutrition

Operational Support

Organizational Skills

Performance Analysis

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Relationship Management

Risk Analysis

Sales

Sales Management

Strategic Analysis

Systems Analysis

Team Player

Veterinary Medicine

Writing Skills

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Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger.

DescriptionCentral Garden & Pet, a billion-dollar Lawn and Garden leader, is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our team in Greenfield, MO. This position is responsible for maintaining our SAP inventory standards, driving cost analytics and reporting, and to be an expert in manufacturing process and reporting. Willingness to dive into understanding consumer products and drive process improvement are key attributes to success in this role.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Maintain assigned costing processes as part of yearly cost roll as well as participate in ad hoc costing during the year • Collaborate and become a business and financial resource to the manufacturing teams through reporting and analysis • Play an active role in closing the books on a monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis, including supporting documentation and explanations • Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information, to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, trends, and other matters impacting the fiscal soundness and effectiveness of the organization • Ensure compliance with company guidelines, parent company policies, and regulatory requirements (including GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley) • Work closely with internal or external auditors to provide support for reviews or audits by providing workpapers and analysis/explanations where neededQUALIFICATIONS• Able to deal with rapidly changing business priorities • Independent, self-starter; able to work with minimal direction • Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based organization; able to work well with other functional areas • Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including usage in financial modeling • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe mannerMINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION• Four-year college degree with a major in Accounting or FinanceBENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Free Life and Disability Insurance • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time • Employee Assistance Program • Access to thousands of free online courses • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) • Referral Program with cash bonus • Access to on-demand pay. • Paid parental leave.Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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