Finance Manager, FPA

Company: balchem
Location: Montvale
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with annual revenues over $920 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,300 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as the right-hand strategic partner to the Sr. Finance Director, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations. This role is responsible for delivering the Corporate forecast (P&L and Cash), annual budget, and 5Y Strategic Plan. The Finance Manager will play a leading role developing materials for the Board of Directors, Senior Executives, and Investors and should be comfortable translating finance & accounting detail for different audiences. The Finance Manager must have strong written and verbal communication skills and possess strong attention to detail, while comprehending the bigger picture.

The Finance Manager should have an eye towards continuous improvement and proactively lead efforts to identify opportunities and implement solutions. A strong candidate for this role will be able to move seamlessly between time-sensitive, tactical financial work (e.g. month end reporting and financial analysis, monthly forecasts, annual budget) and more high-level strategic projects (e.g. acquisition pipeline and analysis, Treasury strategy, reporting improvements.)

The individual must be highly motivated, have strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and to communicate timelines and progress. We are looking for a 'go-getter' and self-starter. In this role, it is critical to establish good working relationships with multi-functional colleagues and within the finance & accounting teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

--- Lead monthly forecast (P&L and Cash) and annual budget processes, including measuring performance against the forecast and budget. Be able to clearly tell the story of what happened, why it happened, and what we can expect going forward to various audiences.

--- Prepare financial and strategic updates for the Board of Directors and Senior Executives. Create templates and consolidate inputs from the business segments.

--- Drive continuous improvement within the Finance & Accounting function, including improving the quality, reliability, and automation of relevant reporting and analytics. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and take the lead on implementing action plans.

--- Assist with Investor Relations, including developing investor materials, performing competitive benchmarking, and identifying prospective shareholders.

--- Perform financial analysis utilizing financial modeling and business analysis techniques, including evaluating M&A targets.
REQUIREMENTS:

--- Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

--- Minimum 5 years of relevant financial analysis experience with increasing responsibilities

--- Strong Excel Skills and experience in ERP systems; Power BI and Microsoft D365 is a plus

--- Strong written and verbal communication skills and executive presence

--- Drive and proactiveness; a 'go-getter' and self-starter

--- Ownership, accountability and ability to collaborate with and influence others

--- Strong ability to solve problems, prioritize and multitask
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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.



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