Plant Finance Manager

Insituform Technologies, LLC. is looking for an experienced Plant Finance Manager.

Insituform Technologies, LLC, a subsidiary of Azuria Water Solutions, is a leading worldwide provider of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and other technologies and services for the rehabilitation of pipeline systems. Insituform's businesses consist of sewer, drinking water, and energy and mining pipeline rehabilitation and protection. The company provides cost-effective solutions to remediate operational, health, regulatory and environmental problems resulting from aging and defective pipelines. Insituform's technologies allow its customers to avoid the extraordinary expense and extreme disruption that can result from traditional "dig and replace" methods. For more details, visit www.insituform.com

Responsibilities: The Batesville Plant Finance Manager is responsible for developing and leading Batesville Manufacturing operations financial oversight, including overall strategy, budgets, forecast, controllership and overall financial integrity of the plant financials. This position must excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing financial analysis of the on-going business results, ad-hoc financial analysis and insight, and strategic business planning recommendations. This position will be interactive with the Executive Leadership members to understand the needs of the organization and provide supporting analysis and insightful recommendations. This role will have one dedicated direct report (Financial Leadership Program Analyst). Candidates must be based out of our Batesville office for this opportunity, with travel near 10% domestically. Relocation is possible for the right candidate.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

- Own the Batesville Manufacturing financial processes to run month-end close, annual budget, weekly projections, and modeling of the long-range plan, including capital, inventory and expense. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Financial ownership of the Insituform Manufacturing plant and expansions, including month end-close process, analysis of manufacturing costs and variances (including material, labor and overhead expenses), etc.

- Inventory management reporting and initiatives, including monthly and annual physical inventory, aging/obsolescence review, etc.

- Strategic partnership with the Azuria Procurement team.

- Strategic finance partner in Supply Chain projects, leading financials in Business Cases where applicable and analyzing data to pinpoint efficiencies and optimize expenses.

- Required to present management recommendations based on analytical data to key stakeholders throughout the business.

- Ability to execute change management within the function, across the business, and with external partners focusing on enhancements, process efficiencies and the appropriate alignment of roles and responsibilities across the enterprise.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a fast-paced environment (manufacturing and service preferred)

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Math, or similar field is required.

- MBA or CPA a plus

- Knowledge of finance/GL packages/Hyperion/EPPM/JDE (Oracle) or similar finance management tools and ERPs

- Understanding of the supply chain in a matrixed manufacturing/services organization. Including part costing, sourcing of raw materials, and the commercialization of engineering and services strategies.

- Strong Manufacturing Accounting knowledge and experience

- Present excellent leadership, communication, organization, and analytical skills.

- Strong Ability to drive and influence - both internal and external business partners - to solutions on operational and project-based issues.

- Ability to interact and drive change across multiple areas, as well as multi-task several projects and initiatives in a changing environment.

- Ability to identify inefficiencies, recommend, and implement solutions to improve operations.

- Able to analyze business trends and KPIs to improve operational efficiencies.

- Ability to lead with highly regarded analytical and strategic thinking skills that develop solutions to complex problems.

- Strong Collaboration skills to build solid, trusted relationships with analytics teams and business leadership.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP – Deliberately communicates overall business strategy and connects it to the work of the functional team. Anticipates future trends and implications accurately. Leverages market knowledge to anticipate, capitalize on and drive change. Articulate credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value. Creates competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action. Is willing to champion an idea or position despite dissent or political risk. Tackles tough issues, sharing sensitive messages or unpopular points of view effectively. Influences inside and outside of functional area for positive impact on business performance. Owns the development of successors and individuals who have potential for further development.

LEADING & MOTIVATING – Serves as a champion and driver of Azuria Values & Culture. Attracts and selects the best talent to meet current and future business needs. Motivates and inspires others through rewards, authentic connections, and meaningful recognition. Fosters diversity and an inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued and leveraged. Seeks new ways to evolve and challenge self. Develops team through delegation, challenges outside of the comfort zone and effective coaching and feedback. Shares ideas in a compelling manner that gains commitment. Champions change for positive impact on business results.

MANAGING FOR RESULTS – Establishes models and enforces accountability. Gets the most out of available resources and secures rare resources others cannot get. Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Persists in accomplishing objectives. Pushes the team to elevate goals as results are achieved. Transforms functional area to achieve maximum results. Seizes opportunities and connects business insights to increase profit and revenue.

We offer a competitive salary with career growth opportunities and a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401k matching, tuition assistance, overtime pay, paid time off, and much more.

Azuria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria is firmly bound. Azuria will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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