GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Plant Controller, VA Operations, the Financial Analyst provides financial reporting/planning & analysis for the Bessemer City, NC Value-Added (VA) Plant.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Supports and plays a key role in the period-end financial close process by analyzing account balances, preparing journal entries related to plant operating expenses and, completing the period-end Operations Report according to established deadlines.
- Supports and plays a key role in the development and analysis of annual budget and quarterly forecast setting processes and explains variances to budget/ forecasts with identified business drivers.
- Supports and plays a key role in the annual standard cost setting process for raw vegetables, packaging materials, finished goods labor/overhead, and other categories.
- Compiles weekly plant financial reports/KPI’s and explains variances to budget/forecast.
- Analyzes and explains daily and weekly operating performance variances versus plan and standard.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of internal financial controls for plant operations. This includes performing periodic audits of R&M inventory, raw vegetable and packaging inventory, finished goods inventory, and purchasing/receiving audits.
- Completes and submits all costing of new and existing materials, including proforma requests from the corporate sales & marketing teams to Plant Controller and plant manager for approval.
- Supports the preparation of all relevant business case for capital expenditure requisitions by partnering with the engineering team and providing financial support.
- Responsible for maintaining the accurate and complete Manufacturing Bill of Materials data in JDE.
- Responsible for the setup of new SKUs and related accounting setup in JDE.
- Provides support to the plant management team by providing accurate data analysis as requested.
- Proactively works to identify and implement improvements in methods, procedures, and processes to improve overall plant performance and efficiency.
- Performs backup duties for Accounting Clerk when they are out of the office. (i.e., verify accuracy of hourly employee time clock punches, reconcile temporary employee hours, and prepare daily labor reports).
- Complete and submit to Plant Controller and plant manager for approval all costing of new and existing materials, to include Proforma requests from the corporate sales & marketing team.
- Responsible for maintaining the accurate and complete MBOM data in JDE
- Responsible for the setup of new SKUs and related accounting setup in JDE
- Needs to establish themselves as a credible source of information and support to the plant management team (operational influence)
- Proactively work to identify and implement improvements in methods, procedures, and processes to improve overall plant performance and efficiency
- Support the preparation of al relevant business case for CER’s (Capital Expenditure Requisition), including the interface with the engineering team
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)
- 3 to 5 years of cost accounting/financial analysis experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and application.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with timely responses and communication at all times; Spanish language skills helpful.
- Strong systems orientation with experience using MS Excel, Word and Access. Knowledge of JD Edwards or an equivalent G/L and Inventory system preferred.
- Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
- Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to work well both independently as well as in a team.
- Ability to complete research on issues and document findings.
- Desire to assume new responsibilities and grow in the role.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Primary relationships are with peer group, corporate reporting, and plant and warehouse operational personnel.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
B.S. in Accounting or Finance required. M.B.A. preferred.
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts preferred/required.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and application.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with timely responses and communication at all times; Spanish language skills helpful.
- Strong systems orientation with experience using MS Excel, Word and Access. Knowledge of JD Edwards or an equivalent G/L and Inventory system preferred.
- Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
- Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to work well both independently as well as in a team.
- Ability to complete research on issues and document findings.
- Desire to assume new responsibilities and grow in the role.
Required Experience
- 3 to 5 years of cost accounting/financial analysis experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- B.S. in Accounting or Finance required
- M.B.A. preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.