Finance Manager - Away from Home (AFH)

ABOUT THE GROUP

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.

Location: West Chester, PA

Work mode: Hybrid (3 days/week)

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JOB OVERVIEW

At Lavazza North America, the Finance Manager - Away From Home (AFH) will play a vital role in reviewing the economic health and overseeing the success of our organization. They will manage all financial activities, analyze financial data, and provide strategic guidance to our executive team regarding the AFH channel. Their expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting will be essential in driving the company towards achieving its economic objectives. The Finance Manager - AFH will manage and develop a team of AFH Financial Analysts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathers and analyzes data as needed to monitor and improve the current and future financial status of the AFH channel.
• Analyzes market conditions through the review of securities transactions and price lists.
• Reviews financial reporting structures, accounting procedures, and investment activities; recommends improvements to procedural, operational, and financial controls.
• Drafts operational and risk reports for management analysis.
• Facilitates risk management and insurance programs to minimize risks and losses.
• Manages the flow of cash and financial instruments.
• Develops and oversees procedures to safeguard assets, records, and loan collateral and securities.
• Reviews, assesses, and oversees loan applications. Facilitates the approval and rejection of personal and commercial credit and loans.
• Reviews collection reports to determine the status and outstanding amounts of collections; refers delinquent accounts to appropriate agencies or attorneys.
• Prepares and presents financial and other related reports as required by company policy, local, state, and/or federal laws and regulations.
• Plans and prepares AFH channel budgets.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with customers and clients, assisting them when needed.
• Gathers, prepares, and provides financial information to stockholders and other investors; assists with efforts to raise additional capital.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration required; Masters degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related work experience required.
• Ability to review and analyze financial documents and reports and to identify trends, risks, weaknesses, and other pertinent information.
• Excellent management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment to make decisions in line with company goals.
• Ability to work independently.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
• 401K Package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Ability to be barista certified
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Performance Development Plans
• Employee Discounts
• Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)
• Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
• Free coffee, anytime!

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.