Financial Analyst - Fort Worth, TX

Danone•Fort Worth, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Danone is hiring a Finance Analyst for its manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, Texas. The role focuses on raw material accounting, loss and labor analysis, inventory control, fixed asset accounting, spare parts, controllable cost control, utility tracking, and internal controls in a continuous improvement environment. The analyst supports the Plant Controller with month-end close, variance analysis, weekly forecasts, and the annual strategic plan. The role also works across plant departments and supports financial analysis and operational improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; candidates without a completed relevant bachelor’s degree may be considered with 5–7 years in a manufacturing environment in materials, planning, or supply chain, demonstrated ability to understand and interpret financial budgets and analysis, and exceptional Excel skills.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
ERP systems experience; SAP preferred.
Solid interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.
Ability to communicate complex accounting information verbally and in writing.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, prioritize, adapt, and remain flexible.
Resilience, determination, and proactive anticipation of business needs.
Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Input, learn, and report weekly key performance indicators, ensure their accuracy, and communicate their impact to the business.
Track operations productivity projects, their execution, and financial impact.
Analyze data, identify variances, and benchmark information against other locations.
Perform plant cost accounting, including month-end close, material loss and labor variance analysis, spare parts, fixed assets, and reporting for Corporate HQ and local plant management.
Assist the Plant Controller with preparation, review, and analysis of plant-level budgets and forecasts.
Identify gaps in financial controls and analysis and develop processes to address them.
Review and approve monthly reconciliations for submission to corporate consolidation.
Extract data from SAP into Excel for analytical review.
Create SOPs, conduct reviews, and request changes as needed.
Help Operations identify, document, and implement solutions to production-process issues.
Communicate with plant departments, including packaging, processing, and maintenance.
Assist with purchase orders for locally procured goods and services.
Manage and assist with special projects.
Contribute to the annual strategic business plan and rolling expense forecast based on forecasted volume.
Manage inventory control for the site’s financial impact, including cycle count reports, expired materials, and obsolete inventory.
Assist with weekly production order variance analysis in collaboration with the onsite WMS team.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties.