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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
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Are you ready to drive financial excellence at the heart of a dynamic supply chain operation? As our Supply Chain Finance Manager, you’ll be at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and operations—leading efforts to optimize costs, improve performance, and unlock value across transportation, warehousing, and inventory. This is more than just a finance role; it’s a chance to shape the future of our supply chain through data-driven insights, innovative thinking, and close collaboration with cross-functional leaders.
In this high-impact position, you’ll lead critical financial processes including forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close, while also building robust KPI frameworks and activity-based costing models. You’ll be empowered to challenge the status quo, streamline reporting, and influence strategic decisions that drive efficiency and growth. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a tangible difference—this is the opportunity for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts for transportation, warehousing, and inventory functions.
Partner with accounting to validate and challenge financial inputs, improving forecast accuracy.
Create activity-based costing models to better understand and manage warehousing expenses.
Own month-end close processes and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting across supply chain areas.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to benchmark performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Conduct scenario analyses and trend reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with business leaders to communicate financial insights and drive operational improvements.
Champion financial best practices and process enhancements across planning, reporting, and analysis.
Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Economics and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership required
Prior Accounting/GAAP knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and business intelligence tools
Strong process improvement and change management skills
Abilities to collect and analyze large amounts of data, draw conclusions and communicate to senior leadership in a professional manner
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to complete projects timely and accurately
Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
Experience in CPG industry is a plus.
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life coverage. Insurance quality is often positioned as a notable strength relative to other parts of the employment experience.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is frequently framed as competitive for the industry, particularly for skilled trades and certain salaried roles. Overtime availability is depicted as a major lever that can materially increase take-home pay in many settings.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.
