FINANCIAL ANALYST

Wild Fork Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Fork Foods is seeking an FP&A Analyst to bolster the Finance team with financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and decision-support activities. The role collaborates with senior leaders to develop insights and drive performance initiatives.

The successful candidate will assist with rolling forecasts, monthly closes, annual planning, and model-building to support strategic decisions. A strong Excel skillset and curiosity to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of financial statements and key metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop finance and business knowledge.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in forecasting processes by maintaining rolling forecasts and data collection.
• Support month-end reporting and variance analysis with P&L, balance sheet, and CAPEX summaries.
• Contribute to annual budgeting by gathering information and updating templates.
• Help maintain planning models and budget databases for long-range planning.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial analyses and models.
• Support KPI reporting and performance monitoring.
• Participate in process improvements and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial statements

Excel proficiency

Data organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Adaptability

Quick learning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

SAP

QlikSense

Snowflake

Job description

FP&A Analyst

The position reports to the Head of Finance and supports the Finance team by assisting with financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business decision support activities. The FP&A Analyst works closely with senior team members to develop financial insights and contribute to business performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of rolling forecasts.
• Support the collection and consolidation of data from business departments.
• Assist with variance analysis by comparing actual results against budget and forecast.
• Prepare recurring forecast reports and support schedules.

Month-End Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and CAPEX summaries.
• Support analysis of financial results and identify significant variances.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in monthly review meetings and presentations.

Annual Budgeting and Planning

• Support the annual budgeting process by gathering information, updating templates, and consolidating data.
• Assist business leaders in budget submissions and reporting.
• Help maintain planning models and budget databases.
• Support long-range planning exercises as required.

Decision Support and Analysis

• Prepare routine reports and ad hoc analyses.
• Assist in developing financial models and business cases.
• Support KPI reporting and performance monitoring.
• Conduct analysis of historical financial and operational data.
• Participate in process improvement and special projects assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of financial statements and key financial metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop finance and business knowledge.
• SAP experience preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or related analytical roles is preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting or planning tools.
• Familiarity with SAP, QlikSense, AI Agents, SnowFlake, or similar systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

EOE/Vets/Disability