Operations Finance Manager

Ardagh Group S.A.
Chicago, IL

Role Description:

Assist in the supervision and mentoring of finance team members. Provide guidance and consistency on accounting controls and procedures. Perform complex and interpretive financial analysis, identify cost savings opportunities, assist budget analysis, and provide periodic reports impacting key operating decisions.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist, provide guidance, and analyse monthly/full year forecasts providing insights to improve performance
  • Conduct variance analysis and explain deviations to budget and historical performance
  • Complete monthly and quarter end closing activities ensuring accurate reporting of financial statements
  • Prepare and communicate various costing and manufacturing performance reports
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of key plant metrics
  • Assist plants in identifying and achieving cost savings projects
  • Support the coordination and completion of fixed assets and finished goods inventories.
  • Assist in preparation and analysis of the annual budget
  • Assist operations controller on specialty projects and tasks
  • Provide guidance and support to team members
  • Provide support in adherence to policies and procedures
  • Provide support on internal and external audit programs


Requirements:

  • Activity based costing background a plus
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, hands-on, results oriented management style
  • Strong service orientation and ability to work as a team with various departments
  • Thorough, highly organized and efficient work habits
  • Ability to proactively address and solve problems
  • Ability to challenge the status-quo while effectively working in multiple team-based environments
  • Balance detail orientation with “big picture” understanding of the business
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Minimum 5 years successful experience in high volume manufacturing with a solid cost accounting background

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Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $108,700 and $163,100 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on company meeting or exceeding targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Ardagh Metal Packaging also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with an opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity. The Company also offers a 401(k) Plan. Ardagh Metal Packaging benefits may be amended at any time.

Posted 2025-07-27

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