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Smithfield Foods · 4 months ago

Vice President, Operations Finance

Smithfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Vice President of Operations Finance to lead a cross-functional finance organization, focusing on financial clarity and operational excellence through advanced modeling and analytics. This high-visibility role involves serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities

Oversee Plant Accounting, Supply Chain Finance, Corporate Reporting, and Capital Management functions

Lead product costing, yield analysis, and financial modeling to drive cost optimization and profitability

Provide thought leadership to senior executives on financial strategy, operational trends, and risk mitigation

Interpret and prioritize ad hoc requests from senior leaders; guide teams to deliver actionable insights

Contribute to executive presentations and participate in strategic meetings, offering insights and recommendations

Provide direction and prioritization to responsible teams, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are high-quality

Review reports and analyses with precision; challenge assumptions, ask questions, and re-review as needed

Coach teams to improve financial acumen and take ownership of complex issues

Qualification

Financial ModelingStrategic AnalysisTeam ManagementAccounting PrinciplesPublicly Traded Company ExperienceCPAInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 15+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required

7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development, required

Experience with a publicly traded company

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, Advanced Modeling, and Strategic Analysis

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting and presenting to Senior Management

Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to solve complex problems

Utilize the 4 core values of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency to promote an ethical culture

Energized by collaboration