Manufacturing Finance Analyst - Cost, Inventory & Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Danone is hiring a Financial Analyst for our Mt Crawford, Virginia beverage manufacturing plant. The role focuses on raw material accounting, loss and labor analysis, inventory control, fixed asset accounting, spare parts, controllable cost control, utility tracking and internal controls within a continuous improvement environment.

Responsibilities include month-end close support, KPI reporting, variance analysis, and collaboration with Corporate HQ and plant management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Candidates without a completed degree may be considered with 5–7 years in a manufacturing role with budgeting/analysis experience and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review and approve monthly reconciliations for submission to corporate consolidation.
• Proficiency in extracting data from SAP and downloading in Excel for 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
• Communicate with several plant departments (e.g., packaging, processing, maintenance)
• 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

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Resiliency

24/7 manufacturing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

5-7 years in a manufacturing environment in materials/planning/supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Danone is hiring a Financial Analyst for our Mt Crawford, Virginia beverage manufacturing plant. The role focuses on raw material accounting, loss and labor analysis, inventory control, fixed asset accounting, spare parts, controllable cost control, utility tracking and internal controls within a continuous improvement environment.

Responsibilities include month-end close support, KPI reporting, variance analysis, and collaboration with Corporate HQ and plant management.