Accepting applications until: July 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Location: ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 074070220
Pay Rate: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
Position Description
SR. MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE
Department: Finance Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location:
Hybrid, Elmwood Park, NJ Travel required:5%-10%
About The Company
Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® was founded in 1994 with the mission to create nutritious and convenient frozen food that tasted so delicious, it would make it easier to help people adopt better eating habits. While the world has changed since the business started, Dr. Praeger’s remains true to its founders’ vision. We’re grounded in using real, recognizable ingredients to make great-tasting products that families love.
We are passionate about food and fueled by our desire to make healthier living more delicious. Our mission is pioneering to increase veggie consumption by making it easy to choose crave-able, veggie-forward food.
Job Description
Scope of Role:
The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Finance serves as the strategic finance partner to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, providing financial leadership for the end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with key Finance leaders, this role is responsible for driving financial planning, cost management, and performance analysis to support operational efficiency and strategic growth. This role plays a critical part in translating operational initiatives into financial impact and enabling value creation across the supply chain.
Role And Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnership:
Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serve as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team.
Financial Business Partner to Chief Supply Chain Officer and Supply Chain Leadership Team, which includes Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CI), Procurement, Supply Planning, Warehousing, Customer Logistics, Commercialization, and R&D.
Provide financial leadership to connect operational actions with business outcomes and strategic goals.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead the annual budget and periodic forecast processes for Supply Chain functions, delivering detailed analysis and presentation summaries comparing budget vs. forecast vs. prior year.
Monitor actual performance versus plan, perform variance analysis, and maintain a cost Risks & Opportunities log with actionable insights for improvement.
Provide comprehensive financial reporting and analysis to support senior leadership, supply chain organization, and ad hoc business requirements.
Surface issues, question assumptions, and drive towards the best outcome for the business.
Costing & Operational Efficiency
Support and review development of and maintenance of annual cost standards by SKU.
Lead cost analysis and financial metrics related to any co-manufacturing and partnerships related to production
Oversee plant and warehouse financial controls, ensuring cost control measures are in place and aligned with budget goals.
Collaborate with Supply Chain leaders to track and drive annual Value Creation Plan (VCP) initiatives across procurement, formulation, manufacturing, and logistics.
Innovation & Commercialization Support
Provide financial analysis for innovation and renovation projects, including pack-size architecture, labor/overhead efficiency implications, and strategic margin alignment.
Partner with the Commercialization team to forecast and track R&D Plant Trial expenditures.
Capital & Investment Management
Lead capital investment analysis, including ROI and payback calculations; monitor capital spending against approved budgets.
Support Accounting with fixed assets equipment and parts inventory and tracking
Partner with the Chief Supply Chain Officer & CFO, providing financial guidance on Supply Chain special projects, as needed.
Audit & Compliance
Support internal and external audits and due diligence efforts related to Supply Chain financials and processes.
Team Leadership
Manage a team of four, including one direct report, overseeing all aspects of Supply Chain Finance and Inventory Accounting.
Set annual goals and professional development plans and conduct performance evaluations to build a high-performing finance team.
Qualifications For Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, MBA or other Masters preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in Finance including Supply Chain Finance, Co-Manufacturing Finance, Plant Controller and/or Cost Accounting, preferred.
Proficient in data mining, financial modelling, scenario building and “why” analysis.
Experience in a manufacturing or consumer products company required. ERP experience preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills, serving with a sense of urgency.
Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and drive transformational change.
Classically trained, knows what good looks like, but thrives in an entrepreneurial, small company environment.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with strong ability to influence, collaborate, and push-back effectively when needed across all levels of the organization.
Advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or other characteristics protected by law.
