Vice President, Global Operations Finance

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Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

Reports to: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Reports: 6 direct reports; global team of ~25-30

Scope: Global Operations & Supply Chain (~$6B revenue footprint, 40+ plants, global network)

The Global Finance Operations Leader is responsible for Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement Finance across Ingredion’s global manufacturing network. The role oversees financial performance, cost competitiveness, and analytics across all regions, partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement leadership to optimize profitability and support sustainable growth.

What you will do:

• Lead global financial strategy to achieve annual financial goals across manufacturing, supply chain and procurement

• Integrate global Cost of Goods Sold into planning, forecasting, and reporting processes 

• Standardize product costing, inventory valuation, and financial close processes globally 

• Provide executive reporting, monthly performance analysis, and variance insights 

• Drive cost efficiency across logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing operations 

• Partner with Supply Chain on S&OP, inventory optimization, and network footprint decisions 

• Support capital allocation processes and ensure strong ROI governance 

• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and governance processes to monitor plant performance 

• Improve visibility and analytics with focus on Net Structural Savings and cost per metric ton 

• Lead supply chain finance excellence across sourcing, inventory, and risk management .

• Build and lead a high-performing global finance organization

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.