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Job Title: Sikeston Finance Controller
Location: Sikeston
Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided.
About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
Job Purpose
The Factory Controller serves as the financial steward and strategic business partner for the Sikeston manufacturing facility. As the site’s senior finance leader, you will drive accurate financial performance, cost competitiveness, and operational accountability. This role is highly hands‑on and deeply connected to the heart of factory operations enabling you to directly influence reliability, productivity, and value creation across the full value stream.
You will play a critical role within TMICC’s North America Industrial Finance organization, guiding plant leadership with data‑driven insights, rigorous financial governance, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Site Controlling & Month-End Execution
Pay: The pay range for this position is $103,000 to $154,400. The Magnum Ice Cream Company takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: The Magnum Ice Cream Company employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
About
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company!
Job Title: Sikeston Finance Controller
Location: Sikeston
Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided.
About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
Job Purpose
The Factory Controller serves as the financial steward and strategic business partner for the Sikeston manufacturing facility. As the site’s senior finance leader, you will drive accurate financial performance, cost competitiveness, and operational accountability. This role is highly hands‑on and deeply connected to the heart of factory operations enabling you to directly influence reliability, productivity, and value creation across the full value stream.
You will play a critical role within TMICC’s North America Industrial Finance organization, guiding plant leadership with data‑driven insights, rigorous financial governance, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Site Controlling & Month-End Execution
- Lead daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting across production, yields, labor, overhead, waste, downtime, and scrap.
- Own full month‑end close for the Sikeston site, ensuring accurate absorption, inventory valuation, and well‑supported variance explanations.
- Validate and monitor all cost center spending, manufacturing variances, and over/under‑absorption.
- Develop and maintain annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and latest estimates with high accuracy and transparency.
- Identify and quantify cost risks and opportunities throughout the month, driving strong productivity and savings delivery.
- Support labor, overhead, capex, and sourcing initiatives with robust financial modeling and analytics.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Sikeston Factory Director, department managers, and operations leaders.
- Translate operational drivers into clear financial outcomes; challenge assumptions and guide root‑cause understanding.
- Support TMICC transformation efforts, including process optimization, digital upgrades, and system enhancements that impact factory finance.
- Oversee and validate all Cost Controlling activities executed by Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS), including:
- Standard costing
- Bill of Materials/routing validations
- Product cost estimates
- Production order settlement
- Ensure SAP financial data integrity across cost centers, product structures, activity rates, and inventory movements.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with TMICC policies and audit requirements.
- Continuously improve financial processes, reporting quality, and transparency to enable better decision‑making across the site.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 6 years of finance experience, ideally in an operational or manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical capability with demonstrated success supporting operational or supply chain teams.
- Experience with ERP systems required; SAP strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Ability to work fully onsite in Sikeston and thrive in a hands‑on, operations‑embedded role.
- CPA, CMA, or advanced degree.
- Experience in Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG).
- Background in continuous improvement methodologies (WCM, Lean, Six Sigma).
- Experience in standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing cost control.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $103,000 to $154,400. The Magnum Ice Cream Company takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: The Magnum Ice Cream Company employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
#TMICC
#TMICC
About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
About
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
- We are all about growth
- We operate with speed and simplicity
- We win together with fun
- We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
- We care and challenge
- We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
Salary : $103,000 - $154,400