FP&A Manager

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

 

The FP&A Manager will directly support Kerry's Primary Vinegar business & will be a business partner to the North America Bakery EUM.  The work environment is fast-paced, challenging and results-driven. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their financial and leadership skills for broader career progression.

Salary Range- 105,735-164,255

 

Key responsibilities

• Sales, Margin, and Cost Management:
  Oversee and analyze key financial metrics, including sales, margins, and relevant cost lines. Provide actionable insights through:

  • Monthly performance analysis (vs. prior year, budget, and actuals) with detailed commentary.
  • In-depth margin analysis, identifying profitability issues at the SKU level and recommending solutions.
  • Timely flash reporting of weekly and monthly performance.

• Operational and Plant Performance:
  Collaborate closely with operations teams to monitor plant performance and address operational risks, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Commercial Effectiveness:
  Support and drive commercial effectiveness initiatives, including:

  • Leading daily/weekly opportunity reviews to maximize potential.
  • Delivering monthly effectiveness analysis in partnership with central teams.
  • Tracking and reporting wins and losses to ensure commercial targets are met.

• Forecasting and Budgeting Leadership:
  Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee forecasting in collaboration with sales, central, and pricing teams. Ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals, including setting SIP (Sales Incentive Plan) targets.

• Strategic Financial Analysis:
  Provide ad-hoc financial and commercial analysis to support informed decision-making for the leadership team. Present complex data in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.

• Performance Challenge and Optimization:
  Regularly review and challenge sales and margin performance against budget and prior year benchmarks. Collaborate with sales and operations teams to identify and address gaps.

• Stakeholder Support:
  Act as a trusted financial partner to key business stakeholders, supporting analysis, projects, initiatives, and presentations. Play an integral role in executive and leadership meetings, providing analysis and developing presentation materials.

Qualifications and skills

• Education:
  Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

• Experience:
  5+ years of professional experience in plant or commercial finance roles.

• Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships in a professional setting.
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
  • Comfortable working in a team environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with MS Project is a plus.
  • Expertise in ERP systems (SAP preferred), business intelligence tools, CRM, and pricing systems.

• Position Type:
  Full-time.