Sr. Financial Analyst

Henny Penny•Eaton, OH

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more! As a Senior Financial Analyst , you will play a critical role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the organization. You will partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive strategic decisions, with a particular focus in manufacturing, cost optimization, and business case development. What We Offer An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service. Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment. This facility reflects our continuous evolution in supporting our valued employee owners. Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner

Requirements

Bachelor Accounting, Finance, or related field Required
5+ years FP&A, accounting, or auditing Required
Proven experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP, Oracle).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Comfortable partnering with executive-level business leaders.

Nice To Haves

Master and/or CPA Preferred
Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver timely, actionable financial analysis and insights to business units.
Oversee capital expenditures and conduct post‑investment performance audits
Analyze monthly results, identify trends and variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Develop financial models for business cases, including ROI, NPV, IRR, and payback analysis.
Support business leaders in understanding cost drivers and performance metrics.
Lead or contribute to special projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Develop and manage operational budgets and projections by collaborating with manufacturing leaders
Partner with operations to drive improvements in key cost drivers
Monitor and analyze inventory and inventory turns
Attend and contribute to production meetings and Gemba walks, providing data‑driven support to drive ongoing process improvements
Collaborate with Manufacturing & other functions to support strategic initiatives.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team development and process improvement.
Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership driven by advanced analysis, best practices and benchmarking.
Leverage ERP and financial systems to streamline reporting and analysis.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Stay informed on industry trends and provide insights that influence business decisions.

Benefits

An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned.
As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service.
Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go
Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment.
Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner