Finance Manager, Procurement
American Woodmark

Job Info

American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designers and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.



We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.



POSITION PURPOSE:
The Finance Manager for Global Procurement serves as the business partner support for the Supply Chain Operations management team. The purpose of this job position is to oversee financial management and reporting for supply chain and procurement, ensuring strategic alignment and cost efficiency. This role also involves providing high-level financial insights and partnering with leadership to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization.



IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.


Experience
* Minimum of 7 years of financial experience; experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain and working with contracts preferred.
* Experience developing, implementing and maintaining short, mid and long-term planning and forecasting models.


Skills
* Excellent computer skills and Microsoft products experience required. Expert Excel preferred. MS Access, EDW, Power BI, JDE and/or Oracle experience a plus.
* Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide business support across all levels, from senior leaders to early-career professionals.
* Possesses competencies in financial planning, financial modeling and analysis, capital budgeting and familiarity with corporate accounting.
* Analytic skills and strong orientation to detail, with a demonstrated ability to build and manage financial models, perform variance analysis, and communicate results clearly.
* Strong attention to detail and excels in project management, planning, and time management, effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to communicate complex analysis in a clear, concise, and easily understandable way.
* Proficient at managing tight deadlines, prioritizing workloads effectively, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.


Education
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related major is required.
* MBA or Master's degree is preferred.
* Significant experience will be considered in lieu of education


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Lead a team of two Analysts within Supply Chain Finance, focusing on information sharing, training initiatives, mentoring, and coaching to retain top talent.
* Manage the month-end closing process, with a specific focus on supply chain and procurement, to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost performance. Communicate to all levels of the organization regarding financial impacts.
* Provide leadership a monthly reporting package that includes analysis of variances to plan, forecast, and prior year, with comprehensive explanations of any differences in supply chain or procurement costs.
* Complete the Global Supply Chain and Procurement annual operating plan, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and the 5-year strategic forecast, ensuring effective communication to business partners.
* Approve Authorization for Expenditures, conduct post-completion audits, and track expenditures against approval.
* Act as financial business partner to the Supply Chain teams by providing timely and accurate information on company scorecards, operational and financial performance, and developing tools to track and measure performance.
* Monitor supply chain and financial performance metrics, identify trends, and collaborate proactively with business partners to mitigate risks.
* Develop data-driven scenario analyses and financial modeling that provides value-added insight into the business and support informed decision-making by leadership team.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose solutions.
* Conduct comprehensive cost studies to quantify functional area and company-wide financial impacts.
* Provide support for customer pricing by analyzing and leveraging market-driven and commodity trends
* Collaborate with all areas and departments in the organization to identify and execute supply chain optimization and continuous improvement opportunities.
* Actively participate or lead cross-functional team projects.


SCOPE & EXPECTATIONS:
* Reports to: Director Finance, Global Supply Chain and Procurement
* Travel Requirements: Some out of town travel may be required; up to 10%.
* The recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
* Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.


BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Competitive Compensation
* Health Care Benefits
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Vacation Days
* Paid Sick Days
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Profit Sharing
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance when available


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.



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