This position will be responsible for assisting in business forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring, by providing analysis and insight into decision-making in operational, financial and strategic matters.Responsibilities- Manages financial planning, budgeting and forecasting - Creates variance analysis reports and financial models - Leads real-time financial performance monitoring - Prepares P&L for RFP to solicit bids from potential vendors - Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline processes and leads automation initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy - Serves as the primary liaison between Sales and FP&A, ensuring alignment on financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. - Prepare Customer P&L showcasing performance of individual customers/products - Support the FP&A team to prepare Forecast and Budget (Vegetables and Fruit Divisions) - CAPEX analysis and preparation - Escalates financial issues to management - Supports in setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives - Presents regular financial reports to management - Manages assigned projects and initiatives as neededRequired:- 4-year College Degree (Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Data Science or similar)) from an accredited institution. - At least 3 years of experience in accounting or finance positions as an analyst or senior analyst - Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Power Pivot, Access, Word, and Outlook, Power Query & Power Automate). - Working knowledge of Power BI (DAX functions) dashboard creation and maintenance - Data Manipulation and Data Definition, Relational Database, Python/SQL developer, Access DB - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. - Strong presentation and communication skills (i.e. oral and written). - Excellent people, collaboration & teaming, - Well organized and able to multi-task.Preferred:- Data Science, Data/Business Analytics Certification - Experience with Oracle, SAP financials and related modules.
Job Title
Financial Analyst