Operations Finance Analyst

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield (VA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Operations Finance Analyst to support product costing and analysis within the Operations Finance team. You will collaborate with operations, sales, and other departments to ensure accurate costing throughout manufacturing.

The role requires SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 25-35% to plant locations is expected. Relocation package available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 2+ years’ manufacturing and/or consumer packaged goods experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and variance analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Travel up to 25-35% to plant locations.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, distribute, and analyze operational results in different formats and timeframes.
• Gather USDA quotes, calculate base standard costs, and load into systems.
• Accounting and analytical support for hog procurement; reconcile monthly hog purchases.
• Submit payments and report on National Pork Board website and Pork Council payments.
• Provide SAP product costing training and support to plant accounting teams.
• Perform first level cost reviews for packaged meats cost requests and prepare executive summaries.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Outils

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

ABC costing

Description du poste

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The Operations Finance team is seeking out a driven, detail-oriented professional to assist in various aspects of product costing and analysis. An Operations Finance Analyst works closely with operations, sales, business development and other departments to ensure products carry the correct product costing throughout all phases of the manufacturing process.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, and analyze operational results in different formats and over different timeframes. It requires the knowledge of where to retrieve the information and the skill set to accurately present the data.
• Perform a daily function of gathering the USDA quotes, calculating our base standard costs and loading them in a timely manner into multiple systems. Validating that the process was completed successfully and being able to work with auditors periodically to review the procedures & backup.
• Accounting and analytical support for the hog procurement function, including reconciling the monthly hog purchases, posting entries for monthly hog cost, confirming lien status, and working with the livestock departments on differences between the GL and Hog Pro system.
• Responsible for submitting payments & reporting on the National Pork Board website, calculating & requesting payments for monthly Pork Council payments of hog purchases and Hartford insurance premiums.
• Supply operational departments the necessary information to make informed decisions on how to increase the standard value of specific products. Including when it is beneficial to cut down bellies, cut down spareribs, or sending certain Trim POLs to Rendering.
• Provide SAP product costing and other related system training and support Provides direction to the plant accounting teams to ensure cost request data is being returned timely and the information is accurate.
• Perform first level cost review for packaged meats cost requests and provide executive summaries for review with Sr. Management.
• Become fluent in SAP transactions BOM and product costing reviews; labor audits; ABC costing methodologies; plant scorecard production reporting; and variance allocations.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and get involved in special projects as required. Instruction may come from within or outside of the department. Time commitments will vary.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ prior experience in manufacturing and/or consumer packaged goods, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office’s Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and variance analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with internal departments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of database management.
• Understanding of systems integration for moving data from one system to another.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Travel up to 25% - 35% to plant locations.

The expected pay range for this position is $60,000 - $87,500 annually.

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. \"Good food. Responsibly.®\" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do.

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.