Sikeston Finance Controller
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Overview
Job Description
Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
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Job Title: Sikeston Finance Controller
Location: Sikeston
Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided.
About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
JOB PURPOSE
The Factory Controller serves as the financial steward and strategic business partner for the Sikeston manufacturing facility. As the site’s senior finance leader, you will drive accurate financial performance, cost competitiveness, and operational accountability. This role is highly hands‑on and deeply connected to the heart of factory operations enabling you to directly influence reliability, productivity, and value creation across the full value stream.
You will play a critical role within TMICC’s North America Industrial Finance organization, guiding plant leadership with data‑driven insights, rigorous financial governance, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Controlling & Month-End Execution
· Lead daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting across production, yields, labor, overhead, waste, downtime, and scrap.
· Own full month‑end close for the Sikeston site, ensuring accurate absorption, inventory valuation, and well‑supported variance explanations.
· Validate and monitor all cost center spending, manufacturing variances, and over/under‑absorption.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management
· Develop and maintain annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and latest estimates with high accuracy and transparency.
· Identify and quantify cost risks and opportunities throughout the month, driving strong productivity and savings delivery.
· Support labor, overhead, capex, and sourcing initiatives with robust financial modeling and analytics.
Business Partnering & Operational Support
· Serve as a trusted advisor to the Sikeston Factory Director, department managers, and operations leaders.
· Translate operational drivers into clear financial outcomes; challenge assumptions and guide root‑cause understanding.
· Support TMICC transformation efforts, including process optimization, digital upgrades, and system enhancements that impact factory finance.
SAP & SCFS Collaboration
· Standard costing
· Bill of Materials/routing validations
· Product cost estimates
· Production order settlement
Governance & Controls
· Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with TMICC policies and audit requirements.
· Continuously improve financial processes, reporting quality, and transparency to enable better decision‑making across the site.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
· Minimum 6 years of finance experience, ideally in an operational or manufacturing environment.
· Strong analytical capability with demonstrated success supporting operational or supply chain teams.
· Experience with ERP systems required; SAP strongly preferred.
· Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
· Ability to work fully onsite in Sikeston and thrive in a hands‑on, operations‑embedded role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· CPA, CMA, or advanced degree.
· Experience in Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG).
· Background in continuous improvement methodologies (WCM, Lean, Six Sigma).
· Experience in standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing cost control.
TOTAL REWARDS
Pay: The pay range for this position is $103,000 to $154,400. The Magnum Ice Cream Company takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: The Magnum Ice Cream Company employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination isIllegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
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