Junior Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Junior Financial Analyst is part of the Finance department and assists with projects related to company profitability, including margin analysis, pricing, brokerage, and trade-spending data integrity. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, monthly reporting, and annual budget activities. It also reviews reports and data for accuracy, provides ad hoc reporting support, and maintains information in trade promotion and pricing software. The position is based on-site in an office setting and works a full-time day schedule, Monday through Friday. The role reports to the Senior Financial Analyst and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position includes compliance with company policies and procedures and safe, food-safe equipment practices. It also requires adherence to food safety procedures, FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), as well as reporting food safety or quality concerns to supervisors or the department manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret files from cross-functional departments.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to self-motivate and make decisions proactively.
- Organization and planning skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to use advanced Excel functions, including formulas, pivot tables, and graphs.
- Ability to create informative and effective reports.
- Professional proficiency in reading, understanding, and communicating information in English.
- Demonstrate Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of finance or accounting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with variance analysis for monthly budget-versus-actual spending.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Assist with monthly reporting cycles and forecasting.
- Assist with the annual budgeting cycle.
- Review reports and data for accuracy and reasonableness and bring attention to issues.
- Support the Finance team with ad hoc reporting.
- Enter data in trade promotion management software and work with large data sets.
- Perform routine audits and maintain the accuracy of pricing software and pricing within trade promotion software.
- Comply with company policies and procedures and operate equipment safely and in a food-safe manner.
- Follow food safety policies and procedures, including FDA regulations, SQF Standards, and GMPs.
- Report food safety and quality concerns to supervisors and/or the Department Manager.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Profit sharing program
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal issue support, and financial guidance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Childcare discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
