Vice President, Operations Finance

Vice President of Operations Finance

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As Vice President of Operations Finance, you will lead a dynamic, cross-functional finance organization that spans Plant Accounting, Supply Chain Finance, Product Costing, and Capital Management. You will be responsible for driving financial clarity and operational excellence through advanced modeling, analytics, and strategic insight. Your leadership will empower teams to deliver high-impact results across product costing, inventory optimization, and enterprise-wide scenario planning.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating complex requests into actionable priorities and guiding teams to deliver with precision and speed. From shaping executive presentations to challenging assumptions in financial reviews, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and analytical rigor. This is a high-visibility role for a leader who thrives on solving complex problems, developing talent, and influencing decisions at the highest levels.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Oversee Plant Accounting, Supply Chain Finance, Corporate Reporting, and Capital Management functions
• Lead product costing, yield analysis, and financial modeling to drive cost optimization and profitability
• Provide thought leadership to senior executives on financial strategy, operational trends, and risk mitigation

Execution & Decision Support

Team Development & Operational Discipline

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Relocation Package Available Yes

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.