Financial Analyst

PURPOSE

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst for our brand new, state of the art, manufacturing facility currently being built at the Port of Little Rock.

The Senior Financial Analyst works closely with the Operations Management team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in meeting the growth target for the New Plant and will be responsible for carrying out various financial analysis related to operational performance that will allow or facilitate decision-making and will make it possible to meet the plant’s profitability objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for numbers, a curiosity to understand the story behind the figures, and a desire to contribute to company’s financial success.

$75,000-$80,000/yearly salary

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Is an integral part of the operations team and attends daily meetings to monitor operations
• Analyze the direct and indirect costs related to operations
• Analyze inventory levels to support the logistics team in optimizing inventories
• Analyze key performance indicators to quickly identify opportunities and risks
• Support the operations management team in controlling expenditures and explaining budget variances
• Support the development of business plans related to the acquisition of production equipment, the monitoring of capital expenditures and the explanation of budget variances
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures
• Participate in the budget process, supporting each director/manager reporting to the VP Ops in Little Rock in the preparation of their respective budgets
• Analyze variances related to standard cost and process variance allocation during month-end close
• Participates in the process of updating standard cost prices
• Key person to support employees on site with payroll and direct contact with the Payroll Team
• In charge of accounting government incentives
• Versatile and able to help in any needed area especially during start up process
• Lead the annual inventory count for the site
• Participate to the SAP & Payroll implementation for the Plant
• Support the CFO in any specific request related to the Little Rock Plant
• Ensure the application of the company’s internal controls and suggest improvements as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA or CMA preferred)
• 5+ Years of relevant experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or Public Accounting with manufacturing Customer Portfolio
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Computer proficiency of Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Experience of SAP or similar ERP (strong asset)

WE OFFER

• A career with a global packaging company in the food industry where Sustainability and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements.
• A dynamic work environment with room to influence your work and make a difference.
• A safe work environment in a newly built plant fully air conditioned.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive compensation package reflecting skills and competencies.
• Benefits program including Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match
• The company provides clothing and PPE

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