Financial Analyst III

_ Dawn Foods•Jackson, MI

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success. The Financial Analyst supports the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as the preparation of leadership reporting materials. This role manages key month-end activities, including Opex reviews with department leaders, North America Opex analysis, and collaboration with accounting to ensure accurate close, accruals, and policy compliance. Additionally, the analyst provides Oracle system support across the North America Finance team. The role drives improvements in FP&A processes, reporting tools, and workflows while mentoring Financial Analyst II.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in both accounting and financial analysis is required.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership throughout Dawn.
This position must be seen by other Team Members as a knowledgeable business partner.

Nice To Haves

SAP information system experience is highly preferred but not required.
Oracle experience is highly preferred but not required.
A working knowledge of accounting practices, policies, and procedures in compliance with GAAP, sound internal controls, and close software preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial data.
Complete month-end close responsibilities, including Opex analysis, managing and recording accruals, scorecard analysis, and supporting the preparation of leadership materials.
Produces SNAP reporting, including file creation and variance analysis for leadership.
Supports budget and forecasting processes, including Opex, Depreciation, and intercompany margin, and supports the preparation of leadership materials.
Serves as a strategic business partner for R&D with partial support for other departments, providing financial guidance, challenging assumptions, and supporting decision making.
Provide support for Oracle financial systems, including troubleshooting and process improvements.
Strengthens FP&A processes by enhancing reporting templates and planning tools, and streamlining workflows to enable faster, more accurate planning cycles and month‑end closes.
Support monthly Balance Sheet reviews, ensuring accuracy, timely completion, thorough variance investigation and resolution, proper documentation, and adherence to company policies and internal controls.
Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
Performs analyses that vary in nature to present solutions and results for Dawn’s finance work, projects, and initiatives.
Takes initiative and executes under supervision to achieve task, department, or Company objectives.
Demonstrate the "Dawn Values" of Team Dawn and support the Dawn Circle of Excellence.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
Competitive Pay
401(K) + company match
10 Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Professional training
Family-owned business over 100 years in service
An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce.
Comprehensive health and well-being coverage
Competitive compensation packages
Award-winning benefit offerings
Generous 401(k) matching program
Tuition assistance
Educational programs