Sr. Financial Analyst

The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for complex financial analysis in support of management decision-making. The individual will conduct in-depth research to identify key financial drivers using financial, operating, and economic data, while analyzing, interpreting, and reporting findings. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required. Experience: 4+ years of accounting / financial reporting experience required. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of cubes preferred. Manufacturing experience preferred. JOB DUTIES: Provide financial support to Proliant Dairy Ingredients by interpreting financial data and key metrics to optimize the economics of the business. Develop strong working relationships across all functional teams including sales, operations, innovation, and shared services. Manage projects with an emphasis in streamlining systems, processes, and reporting. Evaluate processes, develop a team, determine a project plan, monitor progress, set deadlines, troubleshoot issues, ensure project completion. Work closely with MIS to design and develop tools to help in both the gathering data/inputs and subsequently the delivery of information to the management teams as efficiently as possible. Improve financial performance by preparing, developing, and continuously enhancing meaningful analysis of businesses on an ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and make recommendations to management. Prepare and develop monthly financial management reporting packages and supporting detail by product and industry, including trend, variance and roll forward analysis to assist management in understanding business results. Provide analysis of financial statistics and operating benchmarks of the organization to assist management in strategic decision making. Prepare and develop Proliant’s monthly operational reporting packages designed to assist management in understanding operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness. Provide analysis and assist operations management in understanding cost differences across plants producing like products. Work closely with management team to forecast financial outcomes by developing reporting tools which incorporate sales, supply/demand, and operational/raw material forecasts. Lead preparation of profit and loss models, balance sheets and other management reports to forecast financial outcomes of the business. Consult with department leaders to determine key drivers in performance and to understand business results. Lead detailed monthly and quarterly financial analysis discussions with management. Lead in the preparation of the comprehensive annual plans and presentations to stakeholders. Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: General financial/accounting knowledge and ability to ensure fully functioning and accurate accounting processes. General knowledge of accounting standards/procedures as well as federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Ability to analyze complex and varied data and produce effective financial reports. Ability to input and access a variety of operational and financial information. Intermediate to advanced Excel abilities, utilizing pivot tables, cubes, macros, MDS, Sharepoint, and Power BI. Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities. Ability to apply and interpret complex mathematical formulas. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to remain calm and professional. Ability to work with other related projects as requested by the manager.

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