Key Deliverables:

• Assist with corporate financial planning and analysis as necessary, including, but not limited to results reporting, quarterly earnings package, and board of directors presentations
• Ensure overall SG&A plan alignment with profit growth outlook
• Bring discipline around SG&A spending and ensure external commitments are upheld 
• Provide headcount oversight/control
• Assure ownership and accountability across the business
• Coordinate creation of performance metrics, specifically surrounding Cost Smart and Zero Based Budgeting initiatives
• Identify process improvement opportunities and manage the corresponding implementations
• Assist with development of business process documentation for new processes
• Develop credibility and build partnerships with key contacts within the regional finance teams
• Develop collaborative and influential relationships with the GIG Leadership Team and key leaders within Operations, Commercial Excellence, and other Corporate Departments

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; and a CPA preferred
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing multiple projects simultaneously
• Must have a working knowledge of balance sheet, income sheet, cash flow, and working capital analysis
• Must be able to analyze financial results and assess financial impacts of business decisions. Demonstrated ability to think from both financial and business perspectives.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and BPC is desirable
• Knowledge of Food Ingredients or Corn Wet Milling industry (competition, business climate, manufacturing processes), a plus
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills; must be able to convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused, and concise manner

Desired behaviors & experiences:

• Business Acumen – knows how business operates and effectively provides business context for financial information
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, steadfastly pushes self and others
• Peer Relationships – Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; seen as a team player and easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration and business partnering
• Planning – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks
• Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• Listening – Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out
• Informing – Provides individuals with information so they can make accurate decisions.  Is timely with information
• Customer focus – Is dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers