Financial Analyst

Bay State Milling Company•Wichita, KS

32d

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the finance team, responsible for supporting month-end close activities, inventory valuation, cost analysis, and financial reporting for grain and flour operations. This role provides detailed financial analysis across manufacturing expenses, freight, demurrage, inventory, and product margins, while ensuring accuracy of financial data and compliance with accounting standards. The Financial Analyst partners closely with plant management, operations, and finance leadership to support decision-making, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

S. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics.
2+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in an agricultural processing or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of debits and credits, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power BI.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and communicate financial concerns.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across departments.
ABILITY TO BUILD TRUST-BASED RELATIONSHIPS AND DEMONSTRATE STRONG INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
HIGH STANDARDS OF ACCURACY, ORGANIZATION, AND PRECISION IN FINANCIAL REPORTING.
STRONG ETHICAL STANDARDS AND INTEGRITY IN HANDLING FINANCIAL DATA.
ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGING BUSINESS NEEDS AND SUPPORT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES.
English fluency is essential.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to respond to either common and sensitive inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers.
High attention to detail and a keen eye for esthetics.
Competency in Spreadsheet and Word Processing software required (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint windows applications preferred).
The ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is essential.
Must possess acumen and judgment in business situations, with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft AX or other ERP systems is a plus.
The ability to adopt emerging technology resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support month-end close activities, including accruals and journal entries.
Assist with inventory reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and timely.
Prepare inventory and operational reports to support business decisions.
Analyze production, delivery, and cost data to identify trends and risks.
Support margin analysis and forecasting activities related to operations and logistics.
Assist with inventory valuation and related financial analysis.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to inventory and operating costs.
Analyze variances and investigate drivers impacting financial performance.
Support cost and inventory analysis for internal and external reporting needs.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial summaries for operational leadership.
Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support management requests.
Assist with audit requests and financial documentation.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Perform cost analysis and support product‑related financial inquiries.
Assist with ongoing cost management and efficiency initiatives.
Support reporting tools and data analytics initiatives.
Review financial data for accuracy and consistency.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and insights.
Adhere to Bay State Milling’s policies and procedures regarding financial reporting and compliance.