Lead Analyst, Finance

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Orrville, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Your Opportunity at the Lead Analyst, Finance Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 35% onsite expectation In this role you will: Optimize business performance by providing Supply Chain cost support and financial analysis to internal teams Provide leadership to the Supply Chain Finance team to ensure continued professional development and technical skills Provide financial analysis, interpretation and communication of key issues and metrics to leadership along with recommendations for course correction Track Operational Metrics / KPIs and manage performance. Maintain a “pulse” on business trends and perform dynamic planning to help both SBA and Supply Chain Services meet business goals Support Distribution actuals and forecast needs Develop / deliver monthly Reporting for leadership Participate in business planning; prepare and coordinate Distribution plan and work with Supply Chain and Operations Finance partners Be a leader in supporting the Warehousing organization Identify areas of improvements and standardization Participate in projects – when needed What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance 4+ years of accounting or finance experience Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Supply Chain Accounting or Supply Chain Finance Experience utilizing or updating financial dashboards (ex: Spotfire, tableau) Highly organized and highest standards of accuracy and precision Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of accounting or finance experience

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain Accounting or Supply Chain Finance
Experience utilizing or updating financial dashboards (ex: Spotfire, tableau)
Highly organized and highest standards of accuracy and precision

Responsibilities

Optimize business performance by providing Supply Chain cost support and financial analysis to internal teams
Provide leadership to the Supply Chain Finance team to ensure continued professional development and technical skills
Provide financial analysis, interpretation and communication of key issues and metrics to leadership along with recommendations for course correction
Track Operational Metrics / KPIs and manage performance.
Maintain a “pulse” on business trends and perform dynamic planning to help both SBA and Supply Chain Services meet business goals
Support Distribution actuals and forecast needs
Develop / deliver monthly Reporting for leadership
Participate in business planning; prepare and coordinate Distribution plan and work with Supply Chain and Operations Finance partners
Be a leader in supporting the Warehousing organization
Identify areas of improvements and standardization
Participate in projects – when needed