Operations Finance Analyst

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

2d•$60,000 - $87,500

About The Position

The Operations Finance Analyst supports the Operations Finance team with product costing and analysis. The role works closely with operations, sales, business development, and other departments to ensure products carry the correct costing throughout the manufacturing process. The analyst prepares and analyzes operational results, maintains daily standard-cost processes, and provides accounting and analytical support for hog procurement. The role also supports operational decision-making, provides SAP product-costing training, reviews cost requests, and conducts ad hoc analysis and special projects. Travel to plant locations is required, and relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong analytical and variance-analysis skills.
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with internal departments.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in database management.
Understanding of systems integration for moving data from one system to another.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to complete projects timely and accurately.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of prior experience in manufacturing and/or consumer packaged goods.

Responsibilities

Prepare, distribute, and analyze operational results in different formats and over different timeframes.
Gather USDA quotes daily, calculate base standard costs, load them into multiple systems in a timely manner, and validate successful completion; work with auditors periodically to review procedures and supporting documentation.
Provide accounting and analytical support for hog procurement, including reconciling monthly hog purchases, posting monthly hog-cost entries, confirming lien status, and resolving differences between the general ledger and Hog Pro with livestock departments.
Submit payments and reports on the National Pork Board website, and calculate and request monthly Pork Council payments for hog purchases and Hartford insurance premiums.
Provide operational departments with information to support decisions about increasing the standard value of products, including decisions about cutting down bellies or spareribs and sending certain Trim POLs to Rendering.
Provide SAP product-costing and related system training and support.
Direct plant accounting teams to ensure cost-request data is returned promptly and accurately.
Perform first-level cost reviews for packaged-meats cost requests and prepare executive summaries for review with senior management.
Develop fluency in SAP transactions, BOM and product-costing reviews, labor audits, ABC costing methodologies, plant scorecard production reporting, and variance allocations.
Conduct ad hoc analysis and participate in special projects as required.
Travel up to 25%–35% to plant locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.