Financial Analyst- Operations and Supply Chain Finance

Summary

This position is responsible for managing the organization's billing functions while also providing trade spent and deduction management support in a highly visible and challenging environment. The qualified candidate should be an innovative individual with billing experience and knowledge of accounting functions and manufacturing practices.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Drive Cost Savings initiatives in Operations and Supply Chain
  • Own with Operations and Supply Chain team creating and implementing changes within the organization and tracking the success of a process change.
  • Support Operations with analytics on day to day data driven business decisions
• Budgeting – Coordinate the Annual Budget for Direct Materials, Labor, Overhead, Warehousing and Transportation
  • Develop accurate product costing for existing and new products
  • Create bottoms up budget for Distribution
  • Have balanced approach to communicate risks and opportunities
• Month end
  • Perform month end close efficiently and effectively
  • Perform month end variance analysis for management.
• Candidate will need to influence Operations and Supply Chain and Finance leadership in the areas of business case analysis
• Ad-Hoc – Decision Support work for Operations Team, VP Operations and Finance leadership

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to take initiative and become a business owner
• Strong Cost Accounting Background (1-2 years) and Experience within a CPG company
• Full Knowledge of ERP skills related to standard cost, inventory transactions and the General Ledger
• Understanding of a full P&L, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows and their relationship.
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional business partners and influence the outcome of strategic decisions.
• Strong Communication and Analytical Skills including presenting and interpreting financial implications of strategic decisions.
• Strong Excel skills in building working models and business management tools.
• Ability to prepare and present ad-hoc presentations and analyses to senior management.
• Some background in Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP.

Education & Work Experience

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.  MBA is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience with exposure to Operations and or corporate finance