Commodity Analyst

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

As a Commodity Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for producing consolidated hedging reports and conducting detailed analysis on commodity markets that are crucial to Smithfield’s operations. You’ll work closely with the Commodities Team to enhance reporting capabilities and contribute to data-driven decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in commodities while making a tangible impact on the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field, and 2+ years relevant experience in an accounting or finance role at an audit or financial institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• In lieu of experience a candidate with a Master’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting will be considered qualified.
• Strong analytical, logic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret/communicate results.
• Demonstrated knowledge and working ability of Microsoft Office Suite: highly proficient in Excel with the ability to run extensive and complex reports and queries.
• Must possess independent decision-making abilities; strong oral and written presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a commodity related role and understanding of the agri-business environment a plus.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Hedging Report Management: Develop and manage consolidated commodity hedging reports.
• Assist in building PowerPoint presentations.
• Collaboration with Finance and Accounting: Work in conjunction with Finance and Accounting to ensure compliance with company policies and protocols; provide data analysis support to the hedging team.
• Financial Analysis and Forecasting: Analyze financial information to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions and communicate results to appropriate parties.
• Economic and Industry Monitoring: Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from various sources to make informed decisions pertaining to the business.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level