Financial Analyst - Post Holdings Inc.
Hopkins, MN
About the Job
Brand: Michael Foods Inc.
Categories: Finance
Locations: Hopkins, Minnesota
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 25142
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in the preparation of analysis, review, and reporting for the Transportation, Warehousing, and Corporate Purchasing teams. Activities include: assisting with the budget and forecast process; monthly financial reporting and month-end close; tracking cost savings; supporting Supply Chain personnel with market research and analysis, data collection and analysis to ensure effective decision-making. This position involves interaction with cross-functional teams within Michael Foods. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop departmental operating budgets, including collection and cataloging of all backup documentation, preparation of budgets and all presentation material. Prepare monthly financial review materials, including but not limited to variance reporting, market-based dashboards, monthly forecasts, productivity and project tracking, and other performance metrics. Perform general accounting duties such as supporting the month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliation. Analyze data and create financial models to support decision-making for Supply Chain leadership. Conduct market, industry, and carrier research that supports key initiatives. Provide analytical support for all department cost optimization initiatives. Preparation of ad-hoc financial analyses as needed. Own Transportation, Warehousing, and Corporate Purchasing related data maintenance within SAP and other areas/systems. Monitor and assure business process compliance. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. 2-4+ years of analytical experience; experience with Supply Chain financial analysis a plus. Strong experience in MS office, with advanced abilities in Excel required. Working knowledge of US GAAP, financial reports, and ledger systems. Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others. Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with strong attention to details. Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP); SAP working knowledge a plus. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Categories: Finance
Locations: Hopkins, Minnesota
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 25142
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in the preparation of analysis, review, and reporting for the Transportation, Warehousing, and Corporate Purchasing teams. Activities include: assisting with the budget and forecast process; monthly financial reporting and month-end close; tracking cost savings; supporting Supply Chain personnel with market research and analysis, data collection and analysis to ensure effective decision-making. This position involves interaction with cross-functional teams within Michael Foods. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop departmental operating budgets, including collection and cataloging of all backup documentation, preparation of budgets and all presentation material. Prepare monthly financial review materials, including but not limited to variance reporting, market-based dashboards, monthly forecasts, productivity and project tracking, and other performance metrics. Perform general accounting duties such as supporting the month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliation. Analyze data and create financial models to support decision-making for Supply Chain leadership. Conduct market, industry, and carrier research that supports key initiatives. Provide analytical support for all department cost optimization initiatives. Preparation of ad-hoc financial analyses as needed. Own Transportation, Warehousing, and Corporate Purchasing related data maintenance within SAP and other areas/systems. Monitor and assure business process compliance. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. 2-4+ years of analytical experience; experience with Supply Chain financial analysis a plus. Strong experience in MS office, with advanced abilities in Excel required. Working knowledge of US GAAP, financial reports, and ledger systems. Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others. Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with strong attention to details. Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP); SAP working knowledge a plus. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Source : Post Holdings Inc.