Lead - Costing & FP&A

About the role

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business. At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we've grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city's Top 150 Privately Held Companies. What truly sets us apart is our culture-rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results. In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centres of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services-providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide. Our culture is built on: Ownership - Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment. Flexibility - A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time. Empowerment - Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact. Learning and Growth - Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development Career Development and Global Exposure At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You'll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you'll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting- edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive. If you're ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment-where long-term stability meets start-up agility-and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we'd love to hear from you. Position Description: Role Summary Lead the organization's cost intelligence, financial planning, and performance management across Manufacturing, Trading, and GCC environments. This role owns budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, margin governance, and management reporting, ensuring financial visibility translates into business decisions. Role: Individual Contributor

Responsibilities

• Revenue & Financial Close Analytics
• Perform month-end revenue cutoff reconciliation
• Validate revenue recognition accuracy with operational alignment
• Support P&L performance review and variance diagnostics
• Costing & Inventory Control
• Conduct raw material cost analysis and trend tracking
• Prepare and review inventory valuation reports
• Perform inventory reconciliation (book vs physical vs system)
• Lead inventory cycle counts and annual physical verification
• Review inventory aging and slow-moving analysis
• Classify inventory risk (excess, obsolete, non-moving)
• Create and monitor provisions for excess & obsolete inventory
• Maintain inventory master data and pricing accuracy
• Logistics & Product Costing
• Reconcile Freight In/Out, Duty, and logistics costs
• Ensure accurate landed cost computation and allocation
• Support margin improvement through cost insights
• Budgeting & Forecasting (FP&A Core)
• Lead annual budget preparation (Revenue & Expenses)
• Prepare annual balance sheet forecasts
• Drive rolling forecasts (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Perform Budget vs Actual variance analysis with actionable insights
• Ensure alignment between operational drivers and financial outputs
• Commercial Finance Governance
• Validate Purchase Orders (budget availability & cost center control)
• Review and approve Sales Order margins and profitability thresholds
• Monitor cost center expenses vs budget discipline
• Oversee Capex budget utilization and tracking
• Working Capital & Performance Monitoring
• Monitor working capital (Inventory, AR, AP)
• Identify levers for cash flow optimization
• Track and report financial KPIs / KOIs
• Build and maintain allocation drivers across departments and entities
• Allocations & Intercompany Finance
• Design and execute G&A and common cost allocation models
• Manage inter-department and busines

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