Finance Manager, Procurement

Finance ManagerWork Shift: DayPay Type: SalaryHourly Rate (if applicable): N/ATargeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $103,000.00 - $133,700.00JOB OVERVIEW:The Finance Manager will partner with business leaders in Procurement to turn financial data into clear insights that improve decisions, performance, planning, and execution while maintaining financial discipline. This role challenges assumptions, identifies risks and opportunities, and clarifies the financial impact of key decisions.RESPONSIBILITIES:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Strategic Partnership & Decision SupportAdvise leaders on strategic, operational, investment, and capital decisions.Assess risks, opportunities, trade-offs, business cases, ROI, and scenarios.Promote governance, controls, and stronger finance acumen across the function.Financial Planning & Performance ManagementSupport forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and performance reviews.Translate data into insights, explain variances, and recommend corrective actions.Analytics, Insights & StorytellingUse COE dashboards, KPIs, models, and Data & Insights support to monitor performance and standardize analysis.Connect operational metrics to financial outcomes across functions.Deliver clear financial stories that support timely decisions.Operational & Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner across functions, the COE, peers, and Data & Insights to align financial goals with execution.Reduce low-value ad hoc analysis by improving decision support, automation, and standard processes.Quantify benefits, track savings, validate results, and bring finance input into discussions early.Governance & Financial DisciplineEnsure compliance with financial policies, controls, governance standards, audit readiness, and data integrity.Balance financial rigor with practical business solutions.Leadership & Capability BuildingCoach leaders and mentor junior finance team members to strengthen finance capability.Improve finance tools, processes, and ways of working.Key skills: Business Acumen; Vision and Purpose; Drive for Results; Influence without Authority; Sound Judgment.Specifics to the function co-pilotedPartner with Procurement Leadership to evaluate and support optimal sourcing, supplier, and spend-management decisions including:Sourcing strategy development and financial analysisSupplier negotiations, and contract reviewsStrategic supplier performance and risk assessmentAnalyze financial performance including:Purchase price variance, inflation, and productivity with recommended corrective actions where necessaryIdentification, validation, and tracking of cost savings opportunitiesStrengthen procedures around supplier spend, purchase commitments, and contract compliance.Support procurement-related cash flow forecasting and working capital management, including supplier payment terms, purchase commitments, and inventory impacts.Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations to evaluate inventory replenishment strategies, balancing services levels, cost efficiency, and cash flow objectives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS6–10+ years of progressive finance experience, including business partnering, FP&A, or operational finance.Experience in a manufacturing, co-manufacturing, supply chain, or complex operational environment.Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data.Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build trusted partnerships with senior leaders.Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to translate financial concepts for non-finance audiences.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).Combination of education, certifications, and commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify EmployerEOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/DisabilityGrow your career. Partner with us.

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