Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

An exciting opportunity exists within the Zoetis Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) organization for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to serve in a key role as a Finance Manager on the Kalamazoo GMS Site Finance Team located in Kalamazoo, MI. The successful candidate will report directly to the Kalamazoo Site Finance Leader and be a member of a team responsible for providing manufacturing finance support for the Kalamazoo site

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* A member of the GMS Finance team that will serve as an extension of the site finance team for the Kalamazoo Manufacturing site in all aspects of manufacturing finance site support.

* Contribute to the completion of the Monthly Operations Summary report for all variances for submission to GMS Finance including executing the collection of variance explanations from plant-level resources for inclusion in variance analysis.

* Work with Kalamazoo Site Finance Leader to prepare latest estimates in accordance with submission calendar and participate in reviews with GMS leadership. Support reviews of site estimates and projects to understand and remediate key drivers.

* Support annual budgeting process, co-ordinate with function leads on various aspects including headcount, volumes and operating expense. Participate in annual budget review with GMS leadership.

* Work directly with the Finance CoE, Zoetis Financial Shared Services and other groups outside the Kalamazoo Site Finance Team to resolve and correct issues discovered during the closing process.

* Support internal and external SOX audits and ensure SOX compliance within the Kalamazoo manufacturing sites.

* Liaise with Kalamazoo Site Teams to resolve issues and ensure timely and accurate reporting of results.

* Willing to work in a fast pace environment and be open to change.

* Work closely with the Kalamazoo Site Finance Leader to ensure personal career development.

* Finance related ad-hoc duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

* Bachelor s Degree in accounting, finance or related business degree

* MBA or Masters Degree in business-related field a plus

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) a plus

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing finance/cost accounting environment required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

* Strong technical accounting / finance skills, especially plant cost accounting

* Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills

* Ability to communicate with diverse groups and individuals

* Demonstrated skills in planning, developing and performing successful business processes

* Ability to work independently with limited instruction and exercise mature judgment

* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and diverse projects

* Strong customer service focus

* High level of professional integrity

* High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

* SAP experience a plus

Full time

Regular

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