Finance Manager - Operations

FINANCE MANAGER - OPERATIONS ABOUT YOU: We’re looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to join the Jostens team and partner with leadership in shaping our financial strategy and operations! In this pivotal role, you’ll manage key financial matters across the organization, from preparing detailed financial reports and budgets to forecasting cash flow positions and assessing borrowing needs. You’ll ensure Jostens has the funds necessary for both operational and capital investments, while providing valuable insights to guide long-term strategic planning. Your expertise in analyzing budget variances and delivering clear, actionable explanations to management will make you a key driver of our financial success. Ready to make an impact at Jostens? Join us! YOU HAVE:

Education. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, providing a solid foundation for success in this role.

Experience. 7+ years of related professional experience in finance or accounting.

Technical Skills. Database/ERP skills, including experience with systems like Oracle/EDW. Expertise in Excel and Access, enabling data analysis and reporting efficiency.

Strong Communication. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Presentation Expertise. Experience presenting to management groups and senior-level executives with confidence.

Analytical Mindset. Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to dig into data and uncover actionable insights.

Intellectual Curiosity. A natural curiosity to continuously learn and explore new financial trends and solutions.

Strategic Thinker. Results-oriented with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.

Business Acumen. A deep understanding of complex business relationships and the ability to assess their impact.

Preferred. People manager with an advanced degree or CPA license/certificate.

YOU WILL:

Partner. Collaborate with operations and supply chain leadership on strategic initiatives and lead analysis that drives improved operational performance.

Implement. Provide, implement, oversee, and operate the necessary controls to ensure accurate and timely accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting of costs of goods sold and inventory across the organization, in collaboration with other finance leaders.

Own. Take responsibility for the P&L and Balance Sheet accounting and reporting.

Lead. Help lead the improvement and standardization of COGS and inventory reporting across the various plants, business units, and product lines within the organization.

Serve. Act as the key finance business partner for outsourcing projects, leading the creation of make vs. buy analyses, estimating and tracking cost savings, and contributing to the plan and execution of accounting process implementation.

Assist. Support the month-end close processes related to COGS and inventory.

Contribute. Assist in the creation of the annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly financial forecasts (P&L and balance sheet).

Provide. Create ad-hoc analysis in support of key operations and supply chain initiatives for the company.

Typical/expected % of overnight travel: Less than 10%

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.

We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.

We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options.

We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.

We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2024

ABOUT US:

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here (https://f.io/HIAsH659) .

ALL ABOUT FINANCE:

Our Finance team combines traditional financial planning, analysis and accounting with collaborative business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting leadership in Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations across our specialized products lines including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products and Professional Sports. Through the utilization of best-in-class technical software, such as Tableau, SAP BPC, Oracle, Salesforce, & the Microsoft Suite, you will get to play a critical role in determining financial solutions that steer our business. Our Finance team is comprised of several subgroups, including decision support, FP&A, operations and corporate, but our success is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Finance Team has to offer at Jostens!

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (952) 830-3399.

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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