Senior Financial Analyst - Operations
Sheboygan Falls, WI, US, 53085
As a member of this team, you’ll partner with other areas of the business, providing financial analysis for decision-making purposes. We’ll rely on you to report, plan and evaluate our financial results, as well as ensure our financial transactions and reports are timely, accurate and efficient. In short, you’ll help drive our exceptional financial performance.
Position Overview
Johnsonville, LLC, a strong, high-growth company, has an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to join us as a Sr. Financial Analyst – Operations for our network facilities. This position will work closely with our facility leadership teams, which are committed to member development, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. A successful candidate will leverage their product costing expertise and leadership skills in identifying key financial opportunities, and leading key improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships at all levels of the plant including Core Team, Team Leaders, & Floor Members; earn a seat at the table for both formal and informal meetings
- Integrate and demonstrate the Johnsonville Way by engaging members to achieve required business results; act as a role model and coach
- Turn data into insights; assist in communicating the what, why (drivers & trends), so what (ask rich questions, leveraging relationships to drive improvement), and what next
- Assist in developing and using clear & concise dashboards; translate numbers to a message; relate message to themes people relate to and easily understand
- Assist with forecasting and the annual budgeting process for our network facilities. Ensure that the facility processes are streamlined and align with overall company processes
- Assist in ensuring that the facility cost savings pipelines meet expectations for current and future years
- Work with the Multi-Site Plant Controllers to evaluate new business opportunities; assist in providing insight for proposed capital (IRR, cost savings, post-mortems) & productivity projects (continuous improvement)
- Identify best practices and work with the Multi-Site Plant Controllers to implement across the network
- Assist in the development of procedures and controls to ensure accurate product costs and reliable inventory management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Experience
• Five (5) years of analytical experience in a manufacturing environment; cost accounting and analytics experience strongly preferred; CMA a plus but not required
• Experience in food or consumer packaged goods preferred
• Experience working with and/or developing meaningful operational reporting and guiding operations members on interpreting and using financial reporting preferred
• Experience coaching/leading a team preferred
Skills
• Strong communication skills, ability to present financial information in a meaningful and understandable way
• Proven computer skills required (Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP experience would be a plus
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends and develop action plans/recommendations to address
Other Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Travel: Minimal
Benefits and Compensation
Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
Nearest Major Market: Sheboygan
Nearest Secondary Market: Green Bay