Senior Finance Analyst
SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Job Info

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At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How you will make contributions that matter...

The Senior Financial Analyst, under general direction is responsible for supporting the annual plant operations budget process, the weekly plant P&L forecasts and the month-end plant P&L, vendor rebates accounting and analysis; including partnering with the procurement team to develop the raw materials Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) and the annual vendor rebates budget, as well as assist in ingredients, packaging, finished products and inventory costing and analysis. This individual ensures that appropriate controls and compliance processes are followed. Additionally, this individual will be a key project member to identify and implement process improvements. 25%-30% of this position is product costing

• Support the annual mid-year forecast, COLA, and the plant operations budget processes, including budget modeling
  
• Prepare the weekly vendor rebates forecasts and the monthly vendor rebates accounting and analysis
  
• Dairy Management System (DMS) product costing and analysis, including developing transfer prices
  
• Plant P&L validation and reconciliation of Dairy Management System (DMS) costs to SAP
  
• Reviews Bill of Materials (BOMs) for new products and ensures that they are accurately costed
  
• Reviews and ensures proper and accurate costing for materials, ingredients, packaging, semi-finished and finished goods
  
• Performs month-end closing including preparing journal entries and creating financial reports
  
• Interacts with cross-functional teams, external and internal auditors, and responds to their inquiries
  
• Identifies and implements process improvements and automation opportunities
  

You are best suited for the role if you...

• Education - bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics
  
• Experience - 5+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience (Public accounting experience a plus)
  
• Cost accounting experience or interest
  
• Proven prior experience and ability to consolidate financial reports for multiple plants/departments/divisions
  
• Prior SAP experience a plus
  
• Dairy/plant costing or accounting experience a plus
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Access Database/SQL experience a plus; proven ability to manipulate, run or modify objects in databases, including ability to update and manage records, and modify fields
  
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), balance sheet and income statement methods, internal controls, and other areas related to financial reporting requirements
  
• Proven ability to systematically enhance processes and drive improvements
  
• Energetic, quick learner who is driven to produce a high-quality work
  
• Ability to analyze, research and solve problems
  
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company, and external stakeholders
  
• Skills in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail
  

We support and care for our employees by providing them with...

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
  
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
  
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
  
• An opportunity to work in a hybrid environment that allows for a positive work/life balance
  

Salary Range: $85,370 to $112,050

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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