Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

Purpose of Position:

The Manager, Shared Service Center Finance & Administration is responsible for establishing, implementing, and overseeing the finance, accounting, procurement, and administrative operating framework for the Shared Services Center. Reporting to the Director, Shared Services Center - Finance, this role will lead the design, implementation, documentation, and continuous improvement of financial and administrative processes, internal controls, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms required to support the growth and long-term sustainability of the SSC. The position will ensure compliance with corporate policies, support operational scalability, and provide leadership across accounting, financial planning, procurement, facilities administration, and employee services.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the implementation of the finance and administration operating model for the Shared Services Center.

- Design, document, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process controls supporting SSC operations.
- Establish governance mechanisms, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and control frameworks aligned with corporate policies and SOX requirements.
- Develop process maps, desk procedures, service catalogs, and RACI matrices to support operational consistency and scalability.
- Implement key performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting frameworks for SSC support functions.
- Ensure appropriate documentation and control environments are established to support future audits, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
- Partner with Corporate Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, HR, and IT to align SSC processes with general standards and governance requirements.
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and control effectiveness.
- Establish accounting procedures and month-end close protocols for SSC operations.
- Ensure proper implementation of accounting controls, reconciliations, approval workflows, and documentation standards.
- Coordinate compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Support the implementation and optimization of ERP-related accounting processes and reporting structures.
- Develop annual budgeting and forecasting processes for SSC operations.
- Build financial reporting packages and KPI dashboards to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Monitor SSC cost structure, resource utilization, and service efficiency metrics.
- Provide recommendations to leadership regarding staffing, productivity, cost optimization, and investment opportunities.
- Establish procurement administration procedures and controls supporting SSC operations.
- Ensure adherence to delegation of authority policies, contracting standards, and purchasing compliance requirements.
- Implement vendor governance processes and monitor supplier performance against service expectations.
- Lead the development of administrative and facility management procedures supporting a growing SSC environment.




- Establish standards for workplace services, facilities management, business continuity, health and safety compliance, and employee support functions.
- Coordinate facility expansion requirements, workspace planning, and administrative readiness activities as the SSC grows.
- Lead finance and accounting administration activities for the Shared Services Center, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution of assigned processes.
- Oversee FP&A; support, including budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, financial schedules, and management reporting.
- Manage accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, account analysis, and month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure financial records, supporting documentation, and accounting files are complete, accurate, organized, and maintained in accordance with company policies and internal control requirements.
- Support management reporting by preparing financial analyses, schedules, reconciliations, and insights that enable effective business decisions.
- Coordinate procurement-related activities, including purchase requisitions, vendor coordination, invoice follow-up, purchase order support, and adherence to procurement policies.
- Oversee office administration activities, including facilities coordination, supplies, office services, local vendor support, and administrative processes.
- Oversee site-level IT administration duties in partnership with IT, including equipment coordination, access requests, user support follow-up, and escalation of technology or connectivity issues.
- Monitor compliance with accounting, procurement, expense, delegation of authority, and internal control policies; identify and escalate risks or control gaps as appropriate.
- Support internal and external audit requests by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely resolution of assigned items.
- Identify opportunities to streamline finance, accounting, procurement, and administrative processes within a shared services environment.
- Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports, including assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
- Lead or support special projects, transitions, reporting initiatives, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.
- Communicate financial, operational, procurement, and administrative updates clearly to the Director, Shared Services Center - Finance and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide hands-on leadership for the finance and administration team, setting priorities, balancing workloads, and ensuring service commitments are met.
- Promote accountability, accuracy, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Build effective relationships with local site leadership, finance partners, corporate functions, vendors, and shared services stakeholders.
- Support change management, process standardization, and adoption of best practices across the Shared Services Center.

Key Ongoing Responsibilities

- Financial Planning & Analysis: Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and management review materials.
- Accounting Operations: Oversee journal entries, reconciliations,



accruals, close activities, documentation, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
- Procurement Administration: Oversee purchasing activities, vendor follow-up, purchase order support, invoice resolution, and adherence to procurement processes.
- Office Administration & IT Coordination: Oversee site administration needs and coordinate equipment, access, support requests, and issue escalation with IT partners.
- People Leadership: Manage direct reports by setting expectations, assigning work, coaching performance, and supporting development.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Operations, and site leaders to resolve issues, improve processes, and support business needs

Minimum Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

- Progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A;, procurement administration, or related business support functions.
- Demonstrated experience implementing finance, accounting, procurement, or administrative processes in a start-up, expansion, transformation, or Shared Services environment.
- Experience designing and documenting policies, procedures, SOPs, and internal control frameworks.
- Good understanding of governance, risk management, segregation of duties, and internal control principles.
- Experience leading operational process improvements and organizational change initiatives.
- Project management experience involving cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience with month-end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, financial documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Experience coordinating procurement processes, purchase requisitions, vendor follow-up, invoice resolution, or related purchasing support.
- Experience overseeing office administration, facilities coordination, administrative services, or site support activities.
- Ability to coordinate basic IT administration needs with technology partners, including access, equipment, and support request follow-up.
- People leadership experience, including supervising, coaching, or developing direct reports.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; ability to analyze data and prepare clear reports.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a Shared Services Center, regional finance hub, or multinational business services environment.

- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Workday, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of SOX controls, US GAAP, IFRS, or local statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience with process mapping methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
- Experience implementing KPIs, SLAs, service management frameworks, and operational governance structures.
- Professional certification or progress toward certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting process transitions, standardization, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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