Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance to join our rapidly growing company.
Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35 years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here’s the scoop - Summary

The Senior Finance Manager plays a key role in developing Finance processes, including identifying and advancing cross-functional solutions, and leading financial support for Supply Chain & Operations leadership. This role will manage and oversee large-scale, complex projects focusing on developing robust business solutions for Procurement, Operations, & Finance organizations. This role is both analytical and tactical in nature, and will be required to conduct primary and secondary analysis and research.

The Senior Finance Manager, Supply Chain reports to the VP of Finance and is based out of corporate office in Boulder, CO on a hybrid work schedule.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead supply chain reporting and analytics for the company
• Develop process for input cost planning, reconciliation, and reporting that supports all key business partners
• Support development of product costings and annual planning process for cost of goods
• Driving insights on inventory management through development of reports and measuring vs. key targets
• Lead corporate wide consolidated reporting processes across all manufacturing sites for overhead costs, waste, productivity, and headcount
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports, financial reviews and special projects as directed by the leadership team
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of forecasts and financial results.
• Identify and analyze prevailing trends in business practices.
• Ensure costs are accurately captured and monitor budget adherence.
• Assist with Business Plan development by conducting relevant project research and analysis for purposes of strategy identification and implementation.
• Lead the capital planning and approval process
• Calculate key performance indicators, benchmarks and measures.
• Provide advice, training and/or guidance to staff in the section when necessary.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business, MBA/CPA preferred.
• 8-10 years of related experience ideally in a Consumer Products environment.
• Strong analytical skills through experience working on complex transactions.
• Strong knowledge of financial metrics.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated in written and verbal report writing.
• Self-starter, previous experience of working in a high performing environment.
• Responsive, a strong ability in anticipating needs and delivering on commitments.
• Proven ability to identify, evaluate, develop new ideas and deliver results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Working extended days and weekends as necessary.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: USD $125,000-$145,000 annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, 401k with company matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month.

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.