Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance
Refresco
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Job summary
Refresco is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for the North America Operations Finance team. You will support reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and financial controls, and perform analyses to improve plant efficiency and performance.
You will work with cross-functional teams and help with month-end close, budgeting, and capital activity reporting. This role reports to the Regional Controller and requires manufacturing experience plus strong Excel/SAP/BI skills.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate in Finance or Accounting required.
- Two or more years financial business experience required.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience in forecasting and analysis.
- Demonstrated data mining capabilities and ability to develop analytical models, tools, and reports.
Responsibilities
- Support daily/weekly/monthly plant performance analysis and cost drivers (e.g., labor).
- Assist in routine month-end closings and account reconciliations.
- Collaborate with inventory control on discrepancies and process improvements.
- Review waste drivers and push for cost reduction initiatives.
- Develop monthly/weekly/quarterly forecasting for North America manufacturing consolidation and analysis.
- Track forecast accuracy and root causes; drive improvements.
- Assist with annual North American plant budgeting and regional consolidation.
- Ensure PO, spare parts, P-card compliance and invoice resolution with Operations.
- Produce ad hoc reporting and process optimization projects.
- Maintain financial SOPs and documentation.
- Support monthly capital activity reporting and budgeting with Operations & Engineering.
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Job description
Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
The North America Operations Finance, Senior Financial Analyst will assist with the Refresco North America business unit reporting, budgeting/forecasting, financial support and training to internal customers, period end close/accounting & controls, and management of analysis of manufacturing activities. This position will also provide basic support in financial closing process (month-end journal entries, account reconciliation, etc.). The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other functional departments and perform ad hoc analyses to drive plant efficiency and performance. This position reports to the Regional Controller.
- Support operations excellence through in-depth analysis and reporting of daily/weekly/monthly plant performance and cost drivers. (ie labor)
- Assist in the preparation and support of routine month-end closing entries and account reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Partner with inventory control coordinators in investigating inventory discrepancies. Provide technical guidance and support to the inventory control coordinator in inventory transactions.
- Review waste, identifying key drivers and push forward for process improvements that will help in reporting and cost reduction.
- Assist with the development of the monthly, weekly, quarterly, forecasting process for North America manufacturing consolidation, reporting, and analysis.
- Responsible for tracking financial forecast accuracy and bias and identifying root causes issues for solutions, as well as driving improvements.
- Assist the Controller with the annual budget process for the North American manufacturing plants including plant level budgeting, regional/BU consolidation, and cause of change analysis.
- Work with Operations to ensure processes are followed and enhanced for purchase orders, spare part counts, P-card compliance and invoice resolution.
- Provide other ad hoc reporting, process optimization, development and other projects as required
- Develop and maintain financial SOPs and documentation.
- Work with Operations and Engineering business partners to assist with monthly capital activity reporting, capital budget and capital cash flow forecasting activities.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must. Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and eager to learn other software applications.
- SAP/BI experience preferred.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles.
- High level of accountability. A self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently. Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability explain results, document processes, and convey ideas.
- Results oriented with a sense of urgency, able to work under deadline pressures.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Undergraduate in Finance or Accounting required
- Two or more years financial business experience required
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience in forecasting and analysis
- Demonstrated data mining capabilities, and can develop analytical models, tools, and reports.
- Physical Demands- Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.
- Visual/Sensory - This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment - Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
- Mental Stress - There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.
Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
The North America Operations Finance, Senior Financial Analyst will assist with the Refresco North America business unit reporting, budgeting/forecasting, financial support and training to internal customers, period end close/accounting & controls, and management of analysis of manufacturing activities. This position will also provide basic support in financial closing process (month-end journal entries, account reconciliation, etc.). The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other functional departments and perform ad hoc analyses to drive plant efficiency and performance. This position reports to the Regional Controller.
- Support operations excellence through in-depth analysis and reporting of daily/weekly/monthly plant performance and cost drivers. (ie labor)
- Assist in the preparation and support of routine month-end closing entries and account reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Partner with inventory control coordinators in investigating inventory discrepancies. Provide technical guidance and support to the inventory control coordinator in inventory transactions.
- Review waste, identifying key drivers and push forward for process improvements that will help in reporting and cost reduction.
- Assist with the development of the monthly, weekly, quarterly, forecasting process for North America manufacturing consolidation, reporting, and analysis.
- Responsible for tracking financial forecast accuracy and bias and identifying root causes issues for solutions, as well as driving improvements.
- Assist the Controller with the annual budget process for the North American manufacturing plants including plant level budgeting, regional/BU consolidation, and cause of change analysis.
- Work with Operations to ensure processes are followed and enhanced for purchase orders, spare part counts, P-card compliance and invoice resolution.
- Provide other ad hoc reporting, process optimization, development and other projects as required
- Develop and maintain financial SOPs and documentation.
- Work with Operations and Engineering business partners to assist with monthly capital activity reporting, capital budget and capital cash flow forecasting activities.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must. Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and eager to learn other software applications.
- SAP/BI experience preferred.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles.
- High level of accountability. A self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently. Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability explain results, document processes, and convey ideas.
- Results oriented with a sense of urgency, able to work under deadline pressures.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Undergraduate in Finance or Accounting required
- Two or more years financial business experience required
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience in forecasting and analysis
- Demonstrated data mining capabilities, and can develop analytical models, tools, and reports.
- Physical Demands- Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.
- Visual/Sensory - This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment - Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
- Mental Stress - There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.
Minimal travel requirements.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
- Well-being Benefit
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.
Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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