Finance Analyst

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Irving, TX

About The Position

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-LF1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $54,800 - $71,300 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k & Company Match Position Summary: Primary Objective: The Financial Analyst is responsible for analytical and operational support of financial management at BBU for key areas of Supply Chain Logistics. Overview: The Analyst will ensure the accuracy of all processes in support of properly accounting for and reporting on Logistics costs and activities for BBU. This work will include supporting monthly close processes, annual budget build, expense validation, and ad-hoc reporting. The Analyst will need to build relationships across various business units and with other internal partners to ensure completeness and reasonableness of all day-to-day business activities and their related financial impacts. This position reports to the SC Logistics Finance Director for BBU.

Requirements

Motivated self-directed associate with a strong desire to deliver results and impact the business
Highly collaborative team player with mindset to continually improve processes and results
Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (Advanced Excel skills are highly preferred)
Excellent Communication skills
Highly Organized
Ability to work well under pressure
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business-related field preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
2+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting
Ability to work independently and participate as a team player in a cross-functional environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical, problem solving and accounting skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven, multi-tasking environment

Responsibilities

Support month and year-end close processes for Supply Chain Logistics to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial results
Manage system validation of transportation activities with third party audit platform
Contribute to the post close operational analysis to identify and evaluate variances and provide narratives to leadership and business partners
Compile and analyze key performance indicators
Assist in developing new processes and procedures to ensure the most efficient management of overall information collection, consolidation and communication relative to critical Supply Chain Logistics activities
Other duties as assigned