Senior Financial Analyst - Food Manufacturer

Job Description

Our Client is a true global leader in the Food Manufacturing sector across all categories. They require a proven Senior Financial Analyst

TheSenior Financial Analystis responsible for providing in-depth analysis of plant performance data generated by machinery, people and SAP for Plant Manufacturing sites

This position works in concert with plant and accounting leadership to champion selected analytical discoveries through development of tracking tools, leadership of cross-functional teams and assisting IT with the automation of findings. In addition, this position contributes to plant budgeting & forecasting, plant cost savings initiatives, capital project analysis, MRO inventory management, and governmental grant development & reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently develop new performance tracking tools from existing data collection efforts Implement them and train the plant in their effective use, in support of plant improvement
• Act as an accounting resource to support IT development and automation of key performance indicator tracking tools
• Participate in MRO and its inventory cycle counting program and provide support, analysis and follow up actions that will mitigate material losses
• Support the Regional Controller with financial analysis in areas with long-term planning horizons such as capital projects, cost savings initiatives and governmental grant development & reporting
• Act as an accounting resource for development and implementation of targeted IT automation that directly benefits accounting process rigor
• At the direction of the Regional Controller or Lauderdale Plant Controller, follow up on manufacturing variances identified to facilitate ongoing monitoring and resolution
• Support plant operational decision-making by ensuring the delivery of regular periodic or requested financial information, including completing ad-hoc spending or cost analysis and other requests as they arise

About you

• Current SAP manufacturing accounting proficiency experience required

• Prior experience in cost accounting and/or a plant accounting environment

• Must be proficient in all areas of Microsoft office, particularly Microsoft Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of general accounting principles

• Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task

• Must be decisive & able to work independently with Finance and plant departments

• Excellent time management skills and job prioritization skills required