Supply Chain Finance Analyst - GFAL

Griffith Foods

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About The Position

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Responsibilities

• Own daily and monthly cost tracking, variance analysis, and performance reporting for manufacturing and supply chain activities (Departmental & MFG Expense, LOI, Inventory Reconciliation, Labour Productivity).
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve operational efficiencies, and influence cost drivers in partnership with operations teams.
• Support CapEx management, standard cost updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with corporate and regional requirements.
• Maintain KPI dashboards to monitor operational and financial performance, providing insights for better decision-making.
• Act as a gatekeeper for GPE reporting, ensuring accuracy of reported savings and providing recommendations based on financial insight.
• Support internal control processes specific to manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Lead semi-annual physical inventory counts to ensure compliance, accuracy, and reconciliation with system records.
• Ensure inventories are properly valued and standards are accurately set and maintained across manufacturing sites.
• Improve and maintain standard costing processes, establishing and updating standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Provide recommendations for inventory control to minimize losses and optimize working capital.
• Lead site-level annual budget and quarterly forecast processes for headcount, expenses, inventory, and LOI.
• Partner with plant management, regional Finance, and Operations teams to deliver insightful financial analysis that supports strategic decisions and drives cost efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, H&S, and Process Improvement teams to strengthen cost control and performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, development, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Benefits

• Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
• There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees