Director, Bakery Finance Business Partner

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❄️ Minnesota, Texas – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $142.5k - $228k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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C.H. Guenther & Son

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1001 - 5000 employees

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏭 Manufacturing

🛒 Retail

Food & Beverage • Manufacturing • Retail

C. H. Guenther & Son is a San Antonio-headquartered food manufacturer that has been delivering high-quality products and 'just baked from scratch' flavor since its founding in 1851. With over 3,800 employees across 28 manufacturing locations in the U. S. , Canada, and Western Europe, CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. The company is known for its well-loved retail brands, including Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird, and Cuisine Adventures. C. H. Guenther & Son is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing innovation and growth that comes from embracing differences among its employees.

📋 Description

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for Bakery Platform Supply Chain Operations • Provide strategic oversight and direction to plant accounting teams, including plant accountants and controllers • Ensure accurate and timely reporting, cost analysis, and performance measurement • Develop and deploy standardized financial operations policies, processes, and systems across plants • Partner with Operations leadership to improve cost performance through productivity tracking, resource allocation, and data-driven decision-making • Guide plant financial resources supporting the Guenther Productive System (GPS) and daily Operations partnership • Oversee standard cost systems, inventory valuation practices, and plant-level reporting • Support implementation and interpretation of Activity-Based Costing and other performance measurement tools • Identify automation, system improvement, and enhanced reporting opportunities • Liaise between supply chain finance and corporate finance to ensure information flow, system integration, and goal alignment • Lead annual budgeting and strategic planning for all manufacturing sites • Mentor and develop financial talent • Manage multiple direct reports, including Cost Accountants and Controllers • Supervise work performance, hiring, disciplinary decisions, evaluations, and staffing assignments • Develop functional responsibilities and ensure best-in-class output • Travel to manufacturing plants as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • CPA or MBA preferred • Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of multi-site or plant-based finance teams in a manufacturing environment • Proven expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis • Extensive experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling • Experience with Activity-Based Costing, KPI development, and manufacturing performance metrics • Experience integrating new technologies and systems to improve financial analysis and reporting • Advanced use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), SAP, and related applications • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to influence across functions and levels • Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage projects, and drive process improvement • Knowledge of logistics, supply chain management principles, and operations research • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of associates and customers ranging from entry level to executive level positions • Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines • Ability to prioritize projects and clearly communicate direction internally and externally • Must be able to lift and carry 15 pounds at times • Travel on an as-needed basis (15%), varying with business requirements • Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required • E-Verify employment eligibility requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Health and disability insurance • Retirement savings options • Flexible spending accounts • Employee assistance programs • Educational assistance • Parental leave • Paid time off • Company-paid holidays