Finance Operations Analyst
About The Position
The Finance Operations Analyst plays a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making through detailed cost analysis, ERP system maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration. This position is responsible for product costing, yield and efficiency tracking, and financial reporting across various business areas. It involves analyzing market opportunities, supporting daily hog settlement, and accounting functions. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects that enhance financial performance and reporting accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and 1 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical skills turning data into insights
- Attention to detail, organization and time management
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and ERP system.
Nice To Haves
- preferably in the food industry
Responsibilities
- Support and participate in the maintenance and strategy of our ERP system
- Maintain all aspects of product costing including cost card variable analysis and optimization; reviewing market and production costs
- Liaise with the Product Management and Industrial Engineering teams on product cost optimization opportunities
- Setup, maintain and analyze production yields and labour efficiencies
- Analyze financial implications of shipping to various international markets to identify cost and revenue opportunities
- Partner with cross-functional teams to provide strategic insights that guide market entry and logistics decisions
- Daily hog settlement duties
- Matching hog data to shipments
- Analyzing hog data and communicating findings to Producer Services
- Setup and maintain yearly updates of: Overhead Rates, Contribution Margins, Labour Rates
- Weekly Reporting of: Hog Pricing, Hopper Scorecard, Operational Scorecard, Sales and Chilled Pork P&L statements, Senior Leadership Scorecard, Various other reports
- Backup and support (problem solving) for A/P, A/R, Invoicing
- Operational accounting functions
- Liaise with external partners on capital project reimbursements (grants); identifying or actioning opportunities
- Analysis to provide insights on cost drivers and efficiencies
- Work with large datasets to develop reporting metrics and summarize key findings
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in reporting, automation, and process efficiencies
- Special Projects as assigned
- Attend company required training
- Remain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibility
- Attend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessions
Benefits
- Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
- Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
- Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
- Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
- Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
- Floater day given on top of vacation days
- Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
- Discounts on quality pork products
- Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
- Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
- BBQ's and wellness programs
- On-site training and company provided equipment
- Employee scholarship program and English courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
