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About The Position
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned operational finance executive ready to lead and scale a critical business unit. As Vice President of Finance – Ruprecht, you will have full financial ownership of the business, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, and serve as a key partner to the North America CFO and executive leadership team. You will lead the core finance pillars—FP&A, Operations Finance/Standards and Accounting/Controllership—while building a high-performing organization that delivers both operational rigor and strategic insight.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles in manufacturing or food production
- Demonstrated skills and experience in accounting and financial reporting
- Proven success owning or heavily influencing full financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Track record of leading multi-functional finance teams in complex, multi-site environments
- Strong business acumen with the ability to link financial performance to operational drivers
- Experience driving transformation, systems improvements, and scalable processes
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CPA preferred
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the financial performance of the business, with full accountability for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
- Provide end-to-end leadership of all traditional finance functions including FP&A, Operations Finance/Standards, and Accounting/Controllership
- Lead and scale a high-performing finance organization with 10+ direct and indirect reports
- Elevate finance as a strategic partner across the business, influencing key decisions at the executive level
- Act as a trusted advisor to the North America CFO and senior leadership team
- Lead integrated business planning, forecasting, and performance management
- Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive margin expansion, cost discipline, and growth
- Ensure best-in-class financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Drive discipline in cost management, plant performance, and operational finance standards
- Optimize working capital, liquidity, and capital deployment
- Support and evaluate strategic initiatives including capital investments, network optimization, and M&A
- Lead finance transformation efforts, including systems, processes, and reporting enhancements
- Partner cross-functionally to improve operational execution and profitability
- Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks
- Lead audits and maintain strong external partnerships
- Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
- Build, lead, and develop a deep bench of finance talent across multiple functions
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Coach and mentor future finance leaders
