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LIPTON Teas and Infusions · 2 days ago

Factory Finance Controller (6-month contract)

Suffolk, VA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the largest tea business globally, committed to promoting wellbeing through its brands. The Factory Finance Controller will serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for financial management, guidance, and control of manufacturing costs and operations.

Food and BeverageManufacturingTea

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivery of the annual budgeting process for the factory in line with the global SC finance process, guidelines and timelines

Conduct variance analysis actual’s vs budget and prior year providing insights and recommendations for cost control and improvements

Work closely with Suffolk SC operational teams to understand cost drivers and optimize performance

Responsible for accurate forecasting to assist in decision-making and resource allocation

Partner big value site projects (capex proposals/transformation project delivery)

Contribute to site-masterplans and decision-making on innovations, restructures or network business cases through deep understanding of site impacts and financials

Responsible for end-to-end trial balance of the Suffolk legal entity and associated period end transaction processing

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the factory's balance sheet

Responsible for account reconciliations in collaboration with Global SC shared services, including fixed assets, inventory, and liabilities

Maintain internal controls in line with global policies to safeguard financial results integrity

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Develop accurate cost estimates for conversion costs including depreciation, labor, repairs and maintenance and site overheads

Responsible for creating and maintaining standard cost BOM’s and Routings to ensure accurate country transfer prices

Conduct product cost variance analysis in collaboration with SC Shared services comparing actual to standard, investigating and explaining variances, working with operational teams to address cost discrepancies

Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits for the Suffolk legal entity

Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and accounting standards