Mgr, Finance

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Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops, while supporting sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the company is pursuing development of a sustainable lithium brine resource to support the North American battery market and is owner of Fortress North America, a next-generation fire retardant company. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with nearly 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing financial support to the corporate functions as well as the business units. This will include analysis and reporting related to annual and long-term financial statements including the company’s income statement, balance sheet and cash flow position. Creation and updating of strategic models, presentations on a monthly basis for executive reviews and ad-hoc financial projects as needed. Database knowledge is a key to success in the creation and management of the processes.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited, to the following:

(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time)

• Manage the consolidation of the Strategic Plan, bank lender models, monthly forecasts, Annual Operating Plan (Budget), ensuring the required information is submitted timely for Business Unit and Corporate roll-up.
• Manage financial strategic projects as needed including cash flow analysis and productivity initiatives.
• Assist leaders and others in the business unit to better understand the financial results and the KPI drivers.
• Provide other ad hoc analysis support as necessary to be a contributing business partner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

Experience with standard costs preferred. Proficiency in working with database systems such as Enterprise One or SAP is required.

Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be PC and database proficient, possessing advanced skills in Excel and intermediate skills using PowerPoint

Abilities

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Decision Making

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field. MBA or related Masters degree is preferred.
• At least five years of FP&A experience required with strong data analysis skills.