Finance Business Partner 1, Supply Chain

Cook Medical is seeking a proactive and strategic Finance Business Partner 1 to join our Supply Chain team. This role acts as a key advisor to the organization, with a focus on Customer Service & Distribution (CSD). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with CSD leadership to influence operational strategies, enhance service levels, optimize costs, and improve overall business performance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead financial analysis, drive process improvements, and contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives that support the company’s growth and operational excellence.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to CSD leadership, providing actionable financial insights and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Lead complex month-end closing activities for finished goods inventory, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Deliver key financial KPIs and prepare executive-ready reports to facilitate informed leadership decisions.
• Drive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Analyze and interpret actual results and trends, explaining variances with specific business drivers, and suggest solutions for process and performance improvements.
• Oversee the establishment of cost standards for materials, labor, and overhead, and support cost and margin reporting.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of general ledger records, reconciliations, and documentation related to supply chain financials.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure accurate inventory management, coordinate periodic counts, and reconcile variances to optimize inventory levels.
• Lead process improvement initiatives leveraging analytics tools to increase visibility and control.
• Coordinate and prepare financial information for executive leadership, board presentations, and external stakeholders such as auditors and tax authorities.
• Contribute to the Global Operations Finance team by driving standardization and continuous improvement across manufacturing and distribution functions.
• Manage projects, delegate tasks, and provide coaching or training to team members as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced certifications such as CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of operations finance experience, with a solid understanding of financial and non-financial metrics, LEAN manufacturing practices, and product costing.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate understanding of business processes, financial modeling, data analysis, and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with Business Objects, Power BI, and Oracle ERP/EPM is preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to influence others within the organization.
• Ability to manage time independently and seek guidance or prioritization as needed.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodations under ADA guidelines.