Finance Manager, Global Sugar Reduction

Primary Function:

Perform financial and business case analysis to recommend solutions and to support business planning and decision making for all aspects of our Global Sugar Reduction Business Unit

Core Responsibilities:

• Identify, track and report on Sugar Reduction product lines beyond Pure Circle. These include Allulose, Maltitol, FOS as well as stevia not previously sold through the Pure Circle report legal entities. Identify and track potential future product lines to be included in the Sugar Reduction Business unit. 
• Ensure organizational alignment across multiple regions for planning and reporting of Selling and Marketing spending for Go to Market teams assigned to Sugar Reduction business unit.
• Provide financial and business counsel for the Innovation Finance group and R&D on defined new product development initiatives.
• Provide Finance support for new investments in Biotransformation/precision fermentation, functional build back products to improve Stevia taste, etc. These investments may come in the form of M&A, a joint venture or supply agreements.
• Monitor all financial activity with ongoing supply relationships such as Amyris for Reb M fermentation products.
• Provide financial and business support for Product Line Management of the Sugar Reduction Business unit.
• Provide financial support for Pricing and margin management with the Commercial team.
• Perform financial review of monthly performance for Sugar Reduction product lines beyond Pure Circle products. Prepare and maintain Power BI reporting where pertinent.
• Ensure data accuracy between Corporate and Regional Systems for the Sugar Reduction Business Unit
• Support appropriate reporting of data from Sale Force.com on new business development.
• Develop collaborative and influential relationships with the Sugar Reduction Team and key leaders within Global Key Accounts.
• Understand and build partnerships with key contacts across various groups: Corp. Finance, Corp. Accounting, Regional Finance, Marketing, Regional Marketing and R&D/Technical.
• Provide direction, coaching and mentoring for senior financial analyst report.

Qualified candidate will have:

• Demonstrated strong project management skills in a global organization.
• Must have a strong knowledge of balance sheet, income sheet, cash flow, and working capital analysis. Strong ability to develop financial modeling to support decision making in new investments.
• Must be able to analyze financial results and assess financial/strategic impacts of business decisions. Demonstrated ability to think in terms of total business process and strategy.
• Ability to act autonomously.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. SAP, BPC/BW and Power BI knowledge is desirable.
• Knowledge of Food Ingredients industry (competition, business climate, manufacturing processes) is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to convey information to the organization in a clear, and concise manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or accounting required with 5-10 years practical experience. An MBA considered a strong positive.
• Ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time.

Required behaviors and skills:

• Business Acumen – knows how business operates and effectively provides business context for financial information. Understands business strategy and translates effectively to analysis and decision support.
• Priority Setting – spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important, eliminates roadblocks and creates focus.
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, steadfastly pushes self and others.
• Peer Relationships – Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Is seen as a team player and easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration and business partnering.
• Organizational Agility – Knows how to get things done through formal channels and through leveraging informal networks.
• Planning – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks.
• Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to people at all levels of the organization and builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Informing – Provides individuals with information so they can make accurate decisions. Is timely with information.
• Customer focus – Is dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Relocation Available:

• No.

Relocation Available:

No

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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