Financial Analyst

Danone; Mount Crawford (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone in Mt Crawford, VA is seeking a Financial Analyst focused on raw material accounting, loss and labor analysis, inventory control, fixed assets, and internal controls within a continuous improvement environment.

Reporting to the Plant Controller, you will support the month-end close with concise variance analysis, weekly forecasts, and the annual strategic plan for the site, collaborating with operations to drive cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Strong understanding of variance and KPI tracking.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Input/report weekly KPIs and communicate impact.
• Track productivity projects and financial impact.
• Analyze data to identify variances and benchmark.
• Perform plant cost accounting and close activities.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts at plant level.
• Develop and review financial controls and SOPs.
• Review monthly reconciliations for corporate consolidation.
• Support operations with cost reduction and improvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Job Summary

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Financial Analyst based in our Mt Crawford, Virginia beverage manufacturing plant.

This role will have a focus on raw material accounting, loss & labor analysis, inventory control, fixed asset accounting, spare parts, controllable cost control, utility tracking, and internal controls in a continuous improvement environment. Reporting into the Plant Controller, this role supports the Controller in the month end close process with clear & concise variance analysis, weekly forecast & annual strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Input/learn/report weekly key performance indicators and ensure their accuracy, understand and communicate impact of these measures to the business.
• Track operations productivity projects, execution, and financial impact.
• Quickly analyze data, identify variances, and benchmark information against other locations.
• Perform plant cost accounting functions with emphasis on month end close, material loss and labor variance analysis, spare parts, fixed assets, and report preparation for use by Corporate HQ and local plant management
• Assists Plant Controller in the preparation, review and analysis of plant level budgets and forecasts.
• Ability to find gaps in financial controls & analysis and develop effective processes, which close the respective shortfalls.
• Review and approve monthly reconciliations for submission to corporate consolidation.
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in extracting data from SAP downloading in Excel for a clear analytical review
• Create SOPs and conduct reviews & request changes as necessary
• Aid Operations to identify, document, and implement solutions for issues within the production process
• Effectively communicate with several plant departments (e.g., packaging, processing, maintenance, etc.)
• Assist in the purchase order process for locally procured goods & services
• Manage and assist with special projects
• Be a key contributor in the annual strategic business plan & rolling forecast for expenses based on forecasted volume
• Perform all other assigned tasks/duties

Physical Demands

• This role could require standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is:$87K - $124K. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, internal eq