Financial Analyst

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Director of Finance, VA Operations, the Financial Analyst provides financial reporting/planning & analysis for the Soledad, Ca Value-Added (VA) Plant MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION: · Participate in the period-end financial close process by analyzing account balances, preparing journal entries related to plant operating expenses and completing the period-end Operations Report according to established deadlines.
· Participate in the development and analysis of annual budget and Qtrly forecast setting processes and explain variances to budget/ forecasts with identified business drivers.
· Participate in annual standard cost setting process for Raw Veg, Pkg Mtls, Finished Goods labor and overhead and other cost categories.
· Compile weekly plant financial reports/KPI’s and explain variances to budget/forecast to Plant Leadership Team.
· Responsible for processing and balancing the payroll data for West Coast Value added production employees (including temporary employee’s hours).
· Analyze and explain daily and weekly operating performance variances versus plan and standard.
· Assist in the development and maintenance of internal financial controls for plant operations.
This includes performing periodic audits of R&M Inventory, Raw Vegetable and Packaging Inventory, Finished Goods inventory, and purchasing/receiving audits.
· Perform backup duties with Soledad RTE Analyst when they are out of the office.
(i.
e.
, verify accuracy of hourly employee time clock punches, reconcile temporary employee hours, and prepare daily labor reports).
· Complete and submit to Director of Finance and Plant Director for approval all costing of new and existing materials, to include Proforma requests from the corporate sales & marketing team.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: · 3 to 5 years of cost accounting/financial analysis experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and application.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, with timely responses and communication at all times; Spanish language skills helpful.
· Strong systems orientation with experience using MS Excel, Word, and Access.
Knowledge of J.
D.
Edwards or an equivalent G/L and Inventory system preferred.
· Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
· Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand, and follow posted work rules/procedures and to work well both independently as well as in a team.
· Must have the ability to do thorough research on issues and document findings, appear for work on time, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, environment, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and accept constructive criticism.
· Strong attention to detail and a desire to assume new responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 35 lbs.
WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts preferred/required.
Required Experience EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: B.
S.
in Accounting or Finance required.
M.
B.
A.
preferred.
PAY RATE: $80,000 - $85,000 Annually EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.