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Employment Type: Salaried
Shift: First
Work Designation:Onsite
Position Summary:
The Financial Analyst is responsible to perform robust financial analysis to enhance the decision making process at manufacturing site(s) assigned. The role is designed to improve the availability of information, both financial and operational, at all levels of the plant (Plant Manager>Line Supervisor ). Enabling our Finance and Operations business partners to drive actionable change to improve overall business performance. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Forecasting & Budgeting:
- Coordinate the annual operating plan (budget) and ensure the flow of information and maintenance of the budget templates to deliver a budget within our Operations Finance Philosophy.
- Responsible for updating the forecast on a routine basis.
- Adjusting for changes in production/distribution volumes and working with counterparts to forecast spending variances compared to the annual operating plan.
- Update and maintain our capital spending forecast.
Financial Analysis, Capital and Fuel for Growth:
- Review business changes and prepare the financial analysis associated with the changes and make recommendations based on cost, level of effort, and benefits.
- Update and maintain the cost savings actuals / estimates associated with our fuel for growth initiatives.
- Work with key business partners to prepare the capital models that are submitted through our RFE (request for expenditures) process. Ensuring all benefits are documented and verified.
- Perform Adhoc analysis as requested as well as benchmarking studies by platform / line.
- Support Sales and Operations partners with product cost analysis based on changes ot the business environment / volumes.
- Support weekly and monthly cost reviews with site and corporate leadership.
- Support Capital Project close-outs as needed.
Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process efficiencies to improve our reporting and business performance
- Partner with Information Systems to improve current financial systems
- Develop Financial Models that will streamline analysis and reporting
Education and Experience:
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
- 2-4 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, modeling & reporting required
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint required
- Excellent verbal, written and listening skills are required
- CPA or MBA a plus
- Experience with JDE, AS400, BI a plus
Knowledge and Skills:
- Must be detail oriented, organized and highly analytical
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment
- Ability to grasp new concepts and problem solve
- Understanding of manufacturing variances
Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
- Salary Base Range of$82,155.00-$105,242.55for Employees Located in California*
*The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The range provided is for California-based employees as Ventura Foods is required by California State Law to post pay rates. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time. Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.Please see the job description for specific requirements. Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
- Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
- Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
- Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Ventura Foods
sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
Jan 30, 2025