Sr. Manager, Process Enhancement & Standardization Americas

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The position is responsible to do Process Enhancement and Standardization of Reporting across Americas, best Practice sharing, Indirect costs business partner for Supply Chain North America, Consolidation of the financials for month end and planning for North America’s region and potentially Americas for ad hoc requests, preparing closing and planning deck timely and accurately, including ad hod analysis and financial models for long term decisions in Americas for Supply Chain. This position needs to think strategically at Region level to leverage opportunities and support stakeholders to best Practice & drive initiatives of cost savings. The position will drive performance and strategic decisions at America’s region level, leveraging existing tools, sharing best practices, etc.

Location: Orlando, FL or Alpharetta, GA - Hybrid in Office & Work from Home

Scope:

CHEP Americas

Major/Key Accountabilities:

Execute the long-term vision and strategy for Supply chain

• Financial models to support America’s region initiatives

• Support the Reporting & Planning standardization and simplification across Americas.

• Lead and coordinate financial aspects of major supply chain projects & Global KPI standardization projects.

• This role involves working closely with various stakeholders, including finance teams, senior management, and cross-functional departments to understand current processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions.

• Lead the efficient the relationship with Supply Chain team to manage deliverables of Supply Chain Business & Analysis activities to internal customers (business, Corporate, etc.…) by engaging with key stakeholders

• Monitor and improve processes related to logistics and operations across the Region

• Lead the creation of Americas Supply Chain Dashboard, with key metrics to drive insights and actions to support the business

• Drive Supply Chain Finance support to the business through consolidated analytics, insights, gap analysis and commentary for management reporting and to support delivery of BU and business targets/ initiatives

• Lead continuous process improvements to drive efficiencies along with the preparation and update of Standard Operating Procedures for the leading function

• Provide financial insights and recommendation to senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives to improve profitability

• Engage in a long term planning to support the development of America’s projects

• Ensure adherence to financial controls and best practices across supply chain process in Americas

• Together with FP&A, be the business partner for Indirect Costs for Supply Chain, making share the stakeholders keep a good track of their overheads, use the available tools and supporting during planning process

Month- End reporting & Planning

• Prepare and consolidate monthly and quarterly financial reports and create a power point deck, including variance analysis and performance metrics for North America with the Business Partners to tell a concise, informative story to the business

• Consolidation of mid-month forecasts that prepare Operations & Logistics for North America

• Partner with Operations, Logistics and Procurement to develop insights and recommendations

• Consolidation of long-term planning activities and the 4 years plan to provide a robust and timely strategic plan for the Region

• Manage the financial close process, ensuring accurate reconciliations

• Create and cascade performance targets and standard metrics related to the budgeting and forecasting process

• Develop financial models and reports to support effective expense management and decision making for Americas Supply Chain

• Track and report KPIs across supply chain

• Financial models for long term strategic decisions, discounted cash flow, Internal rate of return

Measures:

The quality and timeliness of insight and commentary on the financial results and performance within the market(s)

The quality and effectiveness of long-term planning processes and analytical support provided to Finance and the business

Timely and accurate deliverables

Reporting standardization and simplification across Americas

Best practice sharing

Overheads costs business partner

Internal and External Customer Satisfaction.

Accuracy, timing, and presentation of information.

Implementation of reporting tools/ products against the project plan and ad hoc business requirements; and within timelines agreed.

Ensure reports and dashboards are developed as per customer requirements and backend implementation done according to agreed best practice.

Authority/Decision Making:

Finance approval limits as defined by the Brambles, BU and CBU Level of Authority matrix

Challenges:

Ability to work across different time zones and cultures both within Finance and across the Business

Navigating the complexity of working in a matrix structure

Key contacts:

Internal Finance

Americas 

Global FP&A

Regional Commercial & Supply Chain Finance

Regional Controllership / GFS

Internal Business Customers

CoE – Internal audit, tax, treasury and Finance systems teams

Regional and Country Presidents

Qualifications:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant finance technical discipline

Preferred: Master’s Degree (e.g. Finance, Business Administration, Accounting)

Advantageous – Technology/Statistics/Information Management/Information Systems/ Financial Management/Computer Science

Experience:

5+ years of Finance Planning & Analysis experience preferably in complex multinational businesses within Senior Finance roles, including previous business partnering experience 

Proven experience in driving change management initiatives

Experience in financial and/or supply chain data analysis tools and techniques preferred. Examples include (but not limited to):  SAP/Business Warehouse, Business Objects/Power BI, QlikView

Experience in implementing improvement processes (preferably Supply Chain)

Skills and Knowledge:

Refer the Technical and Behavioral Function Profile for detailed requirements, however key aspects include:

Solid understanding of FP&A, Commercial and Supply Chain Finance processes

Good understanding of complex Finance, Accounting and Tax principles

Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledgeable in data science tools and techniques preferred. Examples include (but not limited to)

• Time Series Data Analysis,

• Understanding and application of probability statistics

• Time series data analysis

• Python programming

• R programming

• Data Visualization

• SQL

Demonstrate experience in financial analysis, budgeting and strategic planning

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

Ability to work under pressure with tight deliverable deadlines

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions

String project management skills

Ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial management

Advanced use of Microsoft applications – Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Proven expertise in remote management and managing in a matrix experience

Critical thinker, can anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems

Very organized, timely and accurate. Prioritization is key.

Preferred Education

Preferred Level of Work Experience

Remote Type

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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