Christopher M. Email & Phone Number

Tremonton, Ut, Us

Tremonton, Utah And Sparks, Nevada

As Plant Finance Manager I oversee plant finances and expenses for two Post Cereal locations. Represent finance in day to day plant operations. Working with plant management teams to make sound business decisions related to continuous improvement, capital investment and risk reduction. Prepare monthly forecasts, quarterly latest estimates and yearly budgets. Analyze KPI's to determine paths to profitability and value streams.

Finance Manger, Supply Chain Hershey's Salty Snacks Division. • Create and Manage Monthly and Yearly Budgets and Forecasts for the warehousing and transportation sectors of Hershey Salty Snacks. • Manage financial aspects for Continuous Improvement initiatives.• Partner with the Commercial finance team on new product pricing and financial analysis• Analyze key performance drivers, develop variance insights, and make recommendations.• Prepare monthly reporting… Show more Finance Manger, Supply Chain Hershey's Salty Snacks Division. • Create and Manage Monthly and Yearly Budgets and Forecasts for the warehousing and transportation sectors of Hershey Salty Snacks. • Manage financial aspects for Continuous Improvement initiatives.• Partner with the Commercial finance team on new product pricing and financial analysis• Analyze key performance drivers, develop variance insights, and make recommendations.• Prepare monthly reporting package and analysis on Distribution performance including volume/mix/rate and cause of change analysis. Prepare key messages and bridges for leadership reviews that include meaningful business insights.• Identify risks and opportunities to the business plan and communicate those to leadership while driving to solve. Foster a culture of transparency. Show less

Salt Lake City, Kent Washington

I served as the Regional Finance Manager where I was responsible for directing all financial management activities for two, large-scale operations located in Kent, Washington and Salt Lake City, Utah. As a organizational leader I collaborate with senior leadership teams to provide performance analysis, and comprehensive business decision strategies. I actively oversee the annual budgeting process and manage all financial and forecasting activities for both sites which include CAPEX, ROI… Show more I served as the Regional Finance Manager where I was responsible for directing all financial management activities for two, large-scale operations located in Kent, Washington and Salt Lake City, Utah. As a organizational leader I collaborate with senior leadership teams to provide performance analysis, and comprehensive business decision strategies. I actively oversee the annual budgeting process and manage all financial and forecasting activities for both sites which include CAPEX, ROI analysis, variance analysis, P&L performance, working capital, key performance indicators, and managing the labor force. Utilizing systems such as, Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase, Power BI and Kronos. Show less

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Lead facility finance team to provide financial support to regional bakery operations bringing visibility to plant operating performance, ensuring the accuracy of business results and providing insights that drive key performance measures. Act as a business partner and analytical/financial resource to the regions manufacturing team on all levels of bakery management. Key analytics include performance management, forecasting and project analysis. Responsible for maintaining the control… Show more Lead facility finance team to provide financial support to regional bakery operations bringing visibility to plant operating performance, ensuring the accuracy of business results and providing insights that drive key performance measures. Act as a business partner and analytical/financial resource to the regions manufacturing team on all levels of bakery management. Key analytics include performance management, forecasting and project analysis. Responsible for maintaining the control environment ensuring the integrity of key processes and proper management of assets. Adhere to GAAP and IFRS.• Initiated action that resulted in a $52,000 a year cost decrease in direct labor through scheduling analysis.• Collaborated with production supervisor to save $111,000 a year by optimizing SKU varieties ran in plant• Facilitated an invoice analysis of PPE resulting in a $14,000 a year savings from vendor.• Streamlined in house accounting duties that resulted in a one headcount reduction of staff.Provided training and support to multiple facilities in the region during new hire and transition process. Show less

Logan Utah

As part of the FP&A team I worked to develop yearly budgets for the plant and set standard costing for the upcoming year and maintain those costs. Developed and maintained the accuracy of product costs and analysis for new products providing appropriate cost and variance forecasts Establish systems, processes, and procedures to collect and record data required for internal and external reporting while adhering to GAAP. Assisting team leader in providing explanations for period… Show more As part of the FP&A team I worked to develop yearly budgets for the plant and set standard costing for the upcoming year and maintain those costs. Developed and maintained the accuracy of product costs and analysis for new products providing appropriate cost and variance forecasts Establish systems, processes, and procedures to collect and record data required for internal and external reporting while adhering to GAAP. Assisting team leader in providing explanations for period resultsAid in reducing waste and increasing productivity, and provide a factual basis for decision making Ensure accurate recording of fixed assets in the fixed asset system (i.e., recording of acquisitions, transfers, etc.) Show less

Tremonton, Utah

As Accounting Manager, my primary job responsibilities are to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements and protect the assets of the company by implementing and maintaining appropriate controls, processes and procedures.Measure product and plant profitability. Provide analysis of production variances, yield analysis, and material usage as well as monitoring variances in monthly and quarterly reports. Assist with cost of goods analysis. Utilize ERP and report writing tools. Coding and… Show more As Accounting Manager, my primary job responsibilities are to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements and protect the assets of the company by implementing and maintaining appropriate controls, processes and procedures.Measure product and plant profitability. Provide analysis of production variances, yield analysis, and material usage as well as monitoring variances in monthly and quarterly reports. Assist with cost of goods analysis. Utilize ERP and report writing tools. Coding and entering invoices and expenses into accounting system authorize and setup new vendor accounts. Ensure accounts payable and other accounts are in balance with general ledger. Maintain and balance plant checking and payroll account. Analyze inventory movement and implement inventory control processes. Assist the plant controller as needed. Work with Team members to resolve any discrepancies. Supervisor Other salaried accounting staff members.Follow guidelines set forth by GAAP, GMP’s and HAACP programs. Show less

Tremonton, Utah, United States

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelors, Business

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