Manager, Finance Kerr

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

LOCATION: SALEM 

WORKPLACE TYPE:       Hybrid 

The Finance Manager is a key member of the Kerr Leadership Team (KLT), and responsible for all aspects of financial leadership for the Kerr Business.  This includes strategic planning, goal setting, product pricing, incentive establishment, budgeting, and analyzing financial performance. The Finance Manager will work collaboratively across all functions of the Kerr business, with primary emphasis on sales and operations, to support Kerr’s success.  In addition, the Finance Manager will maintain strong relationships with Ingredion’s corporate functions, including FP&A, global operations, and the Texture & Healthful Solutions (T&HS) business leadership team. This role will report to our Director, Finance and have 1 direct report.

What you will do:

• Annual and Strategic Financial Planning – Working closely with the General Manager, Kerr, and the leadership team of the T&HS business leadership team, the Finance Manager will coordinate and direct the strategic planning process and annual Goal process
• Financial Analysis – The Finance Manager will prepare useful, timely, insightful financial analyses and presentations for executive meetings, quarterly business review meetings and other ad-hoc requests. The Finance Manager will support the KLT team with ad hoc requests in support of strategic and operational planning initiatives. In addition, the Finance Manager will be identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, reporting effectiveness (meaningful and impactful data analytics), and process efficiency.
• Manufacturing – Prepare manufacturing expense reports, review performance to budget, assist in forecasting and monitor changes to advise on costing.
• Operating Expenses – Prepare operating expense budgets and financial reporting for the Commercial, Human Resources, Marketing, and Administration groups.
• Innovate Boldly – Identify opportunities for process improvements and constructively propose new solutions that increase value and improve business performance.
• Special Projects – Work on special projects focused on financial/strategic analysis, financial forecasting, or financial reporting as required.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and accounting
• Ability to analyze financial results and assess impacts of business decisions
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• English fluency, both written and spoken

• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP BW and BPC a plus.

Who you are:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to embraces change and is open to new ideas and approaches

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.