Corporate Financial Analyst

Post Holdings Inc.•Brentwood, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Feeding the world is what we do – how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan peanut butter and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores. We have more than 55 offices and manufacturing sites and approximately 13,000 employees. Over the past 13 years, Post has made 28+ acquisitions and innovative financial transactions and reached $8.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries Post Holdings, Inc. is a Fortune 500® company headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
0-2 years of experience in accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced proficiency in Excel
Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Accurate, strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive, self-starter, results-oriented

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with accounting purchasing systems and processes preferred
Experience with ERP systems, including Oracle preferred

Responsibilities

Review purchase requisition submissions from corporate departments for proper completion, follow up with corporate spend requesters directly, as needed.
Partner with the Manager - FP&A and corporate accounting to determine proper accounting classification and timing of expenses and enter purchase requisitions in system.
Evaluate actual spend to budget and historical trends to forecast upcoming requisition needs and initiate change order requests, as needed.
Coordinate directly with corporate spend requesters to determine amounts of goods and services received and record in system.
Perform month-end system close processes and accural balance reviews.
Research expense variances for corporate departments and prepare supporting documentation and commentary for monthly analysis and reporting.
Support the preparation of annual operating plans and periodic forecasts for corporate departments.
Participate in the development and maintenance of reporting, analytics, and dashboards for both the corporate function and business units, as requested.
Research and test new and existing system functionality for process improvement opportunities.
Perform other ad hoc reporting and special projects, as assigned.