Senior Finance Manager

Company Description

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.

Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC based in New Richmond, Wisconsin is part of the Syntegon Group. We provide innovative, seamless, high-tech packaging solutions for the food industry. The location specializes in a range of packaging equipment solutions - like horizontal flow wrappers, bag closing and sealers, and robotic pick-place-machines. The city of New Richmond is known as "The City Beautiful". It is an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI.

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Sr. Finance Manager to lead our Finance and Controlling team at our New Richmond manufacturing facility. This role combines compliance requirements with strategic financial planning and analysis responsibilities.

The Sr. Finance Manager is responsible for the overall finance and controlling functions and for ensuring the site’s financial health and compliance. This role is a member of the New Richmond Leadership Team and acts as a trusted partner to operations and corporate leadership, delivering financial insights that support growth, profitability, and operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills with significant experience managing project finance, manufacturing cost accounting, and financial planning, combined with a results-oriented mindset. This candidate will help strengthen financial governance, elevate financial planning, and deliver actionable insights to both Finance and Operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site Finance & Controlling team through hiring, training, development, and performance management; oversee all accounting, reporting, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data across revenue recognition, COGS, SG&A, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory; validate and analyze all key financial metrics.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and business planning; coordinate site budget creation, prepare rolling forecasts, analyze actuals versus plan, and present insights to site and corporate leadership.
• Manage project controlling and provide financial and commercial guidance to Operations; steer project profitability and report on financial performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize working capital (inventory, receivables, payables); monitor production variances and collaborate with Operations on financial improvements.
• Ensure compliance with controlling policies, IFRS, and applicable U.S. tax laws; manage interactions with internal and external auditors and financial institutions.
• Lead finance digitalization and automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and financial transparency.
• Act as liaison to Corporate Headquarters (Germany) and Americas region leadership; support corporate reporting requirements and serve as accountability partner on commercial terms and contracts.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements                                                                                                

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience and 10 years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment, including use of ERP systems.
• Minimum of 2 years leading a department.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, including manufacturing KPIs, cost drivers, and operational performance metrics.
• Strong experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience working with SAP and Financial Consolidation tools.
• Prior experience in project business in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to automation or finance digitalization initiatives.
• High level of urgency and results-driven orientation.

Additional requirements

• Ability to travel domestic and international, approximately 5% of the time.
• Sitting at a desk for long periods of time.
• Working on computers all day.

Additional Information

Compensation for this role starts at $130,000.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

We Care about your Well-Being! At Syntegon, the welfare of our employees is a top priority.

That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and personal growth from day one, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

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Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.