Finance Director

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to help lead the Natural Ingredients team. Reporting to a General Manager, this position directs the accounting, financial reporting, and business planning of the Natural Ingredients business, and serves as a key member of the business unit management team. As a member of the Sensient team, you will be required to push boundaries and innovate onsite in the office, 5 days per week. 

What you’ll do: 

• Consistently collaborate with business partners, while leading through credible challenge and consensus building.
• Manage and develop the current team of direct reports.
• Ensure that timely and accurate reporting and forecasting occur in compliance with Sensient Flavors Group requirements.
• Drive profitability through cost controls as well as sales support activities in order to achieve targets.
• Work closely with the General Manager and provide financial and business analysis to support decision-making while effectively communicating with all levels of the business unit, Natural Ingredients, and corporate teams.
• Responsible for the safeguarding of the business unit’s assets and the accurate reporting of financial results.

What you’ll bring: 

• 8 + years of finance leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, including extensive knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, controls and accounting functions. 
• Bachelor’s Degree or four-year equivalent, Masters is preferred.
• Advanced decision-making skills, and experience leading with an entrepreneurial yet collaborative approach. 
• Expert influential leadership skills, with a history of successfully leading in a multi-location environment.
• Preferable Financial leadership with agriculture industry.
• Management experience, with history of motivating and developing teams and building high-performing organizations through people, processes and culture.
• Advanced experience regarding cost product costing.

What you’ll get: 

• An opportunity to be a key member of the leadership team, with the ability to make a direct impact upon one of the largest and most complex business.  
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
• To be a leader within a industry leading global organization with career growth opportunity.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. 

About Sensient Natural Ingredients: 

Sensient Natural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Natural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California. 

The salary range for this position is $190,000 – 300,000 USD.  Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions.  In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.  This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive pay. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

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