Financial Analyst

Fortrex; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Fortrex is seeking a Financial Analyst to evaluate business performance and deliver reports driving smart decisions aligned with financial goals. You will partner with commercial and operations leadership, build trust-based relationships, and support the annual operating plan.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong Excel and financial modeling skills. This hybrid position offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 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 related fields.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail as well as 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 partnership 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 to aid decision-making and foster trust.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Salesforce

Dynamics 365

Job description

Position Summary

WHO YOU ARE:

Do you see the story behind the numbers and turn data into clear, actionable recommendations? As our Financial Analyst, you'll evaluate business performance, partner with commercial and operations leadership, and build the trust-based relationships that drive smart decisions and hit our financial goals. If you're ready to bring your analytical edge to a collaborative team,

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:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (varies by location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
• Training & Development Opportunities

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.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement PlanPaid Holidays (Varies by Location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
• Training & Development Opportunities

EEO DISCLAIMER

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.