Financial Analyst

Fortrex; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Fortrex, a leader in food safety solutions, seeks a Financial Analyst to join our Atlanta-based team. You will deliver forecasting, reporting and analysis to drive decision‑making across commercial and operations, supporting the annual plan and board reporting.

You will work in a hybrid environment, with on-site presence at our Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA, and collaboration with cross‑functional leaders to improve margins and operating expenses.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, business analysis, or other related fields.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail as well as demonstrated diagnostic, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Curiosity and a desire to dig in and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed forecasting, reporting and project assistance to senior management.
• Support monthly business review efforts in partership with commercial and operations leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate operating results against budget while preparing evaluation with recommendations for efficiencies.
• Work with corporate support and business segment department heads on in-year management of gross margin and operating expenses.
• Build strong relationships with department heads and create models and presentations that help with decision‑making and enhance a culture of trust.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) development.
• Assist with Board of Directors reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

WHO WE ARE

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters:We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.
• Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
• Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
• Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Financial Analyst evaluates business performance, delivering reports and analysis to support management in decision making and understanding the drivers of segment financial results. The finance team supports both the commercial and operational teams to drive continuous improvement and hitting our financial goals. Job duties include:

• Provide detailed forecasting, reporting and project assistance to senior management.
• Support monthly business review efforts in partership with commercial and operations leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate operating results against budget while preparing evaluation with recommendations for efficiencies.
• Work with corporate support and business segment department heads on in-year management of gross margin and operating expenses.
• Build strong relationships with department heads and create models and presentations that help with decision‑making and enhance a culture of trust.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) development.
• Assist with Board of Directors reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, business analysis, or other related fields.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail as well as demonstrated diagnostic, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Curiosity and a desire to dig in and improve processes.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE

• MBA is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.

OUR ENVIRONMENT

This is a hybrid role, partially based at the Corporate Headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office. You will be expected to work on-site at minimum three days a week. The position requires sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Basic Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (varies by location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.

Fortrex and Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.