Financial Analyst

Schwan's Company • Marshall, MN

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About The Position

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring an early career Financial Analyst to support our corporate initiatives in either Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN.  We're looking for someone who is great at analyzing problems, staying organized, and working both independently and as part of a team. If you’re someone who enjoys figuring things out and can manage your own tasks while also collaborating with others, you might be a great fit for this role. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or experience in a finance or accounting focused role.
• Basic understanding of financial analysis and accounting policies, procedures, programs, and processes
• Basic skills in the development of financial ratios and comparative analysis, or ability to learn.
• Possess analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• MS Office Suite experience, including Excel.
• Good PC skills including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; solid understanding offinancial analysis and accounting policies, procedures, programs and processes; good communication and interpersonalskills; proficient use of automated general ledger systems and reporting tools (SAP, SQL, Cognos, ReportNet and BEx);intermediate skills in the development of financial ratios and comparative analysis; thorough understanding ofgeneral accounting principles and accepted standards that enables some evaluation and originality to be displayed onstandard and non-critical matters

Nice To Haves

• CPA or pursuit of CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Supporting complex financial analysis projects and reporting in collaboration with management.
• Assisting with monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Preparing and analyzing management reports related to cost, production, spend, and performance metrics.
• Contributing to the development of budgets, forecasts, and annual operating plans.
• Reviewing plant financial policies and statements for adherence to corporate guidelines.
• Providing data and schedules for internal stakeholders and external audits as needed.
• Performing additional accounting duties across fixed assets, A/R, A/P, and other key functions.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $58,500 - $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance.
• Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees