Senior Finance Manager - Procurement

Company: Reynolds
Location: Trinity
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Reynolds American is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Senior Finance Manager - Procurement

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level
FUNCTION: Finance - Operations Finance
LOCATION: Winston-Salem, NC
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

We're looking for a driven individual who is excited by leading change and challenging the status quo to join our Operations Finance team to support our business sustainability agenda through cost optimization, identifying opportunities through close busines partnering, and leveraging our global network to utilize best practices in managing our direct and indirect materials cost based. We are seeking a leader that thrives at critical thinking, problem-solving, synthesizing ideas, written and verbal communication including executive presentation skills.

Reynolds American Incorporated (RAI) is positively transforming the tobacco industry and Operations Finance will play a fundamental role in unlocking value in support of our corporate strategy and transformation journey. This Senior Finance Manager role will business partner with Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders across all categories on a local and global level to provide value-added financial support in driving long term sustainable margin growth and working capital delivery. Become part of a global company, to lead both onsite & offsite teams through organizational change. We are looking for someone with a strong sense of ownership, a proactive approach to planning that can leverage time-zone advantages with a team across a global company. This highly visible, key member of the team will report to the Sr. Director Operations Finance

Reports to
Senior Finance Director - Operations Services
Number of Direct Reports
0
Core Relationships
Internal - Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Commercial
External - Global Procurement, Global Supply Chain
Geographic Scope
DRBU
Travel Required
Up to 10%

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Partner with multiple senior stakeholders and provide strategic and financial guidance to cross functional business partners - internal and external
• Lead the Procurement team from a finance perspective to ensure proper cost management
• Provide stakeholders with meaningful analytics, as well as insights regarding spend, capital expenditures, forecasts, and potential risks/opportunities of financial performance
• Develop and run adaptive financial analysis and modelling for a fast-changing category
• Consistently work with business partners to identify cost reduction initiatives and clearly communicate changes to management
• Maintain tight financial controls and SOX compliance within the Procurement area
• Partner with the Global Procurement team to ensure best delivery and pricing of our materials
• Lead ad-hoc projects as required CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
  • Do you have recent experience leading a team through organizational change?
  • Do you have experience in developing high performing teams? ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Experience Required
    • Proven track record of developing and delivering on complex commercial and corporate finance strategies
    • Experience in developing and leading cross functional teams Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
      • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to articulate financial strategy, results, and forecasts
      • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills - presentation to senior management team
      • Demonstrate strategic and innovative thinking with strong influencing and leadership skills
      • Ability to effectively work in a fast-pace and ambiguous environment
      • Strong business acumen.
      • Ability to tailor communication relative to the style and needs of others
      • Delegates tasks and provides clear and appropriate expectations
      • Ability to work under minimal supervision; must be a self-starter
      • Must demonstrate financial responsibility and reliability
      • Ability to challenge the status quo as necessary Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
        • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related area
        • 3-5+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, Accounting, or relevant area
        • CPA, MBA, MAC or international equivalent
        • BENEFICIAL
          • Experience in FMCG with multiple categories
          • Procurement knowledge
          • Project management experience WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN-A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP
            At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.
            • Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
            • Reynolds American certified as Great Place to Work
            • Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
            • Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
            • Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women's Day Best Practice winner
            • Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
              Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.
              Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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