Staff Financial Analyst

Dairy Farmers of America; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Finance Analyst to support planning and forecasting for a division or plant. You will assist with budgeting, month-end close, and financial reporting, partnering with senior teams to ensure timely, accurate analysis.

SAP proficiency and strong Excel skills are essential. Ideal candidates have an undergraduate degree in business, accounting, or finance and 0–2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent).
• 0–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related discipline.
• Superior SAP program knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze reports for the business unit and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Review and consolidate KPI report.
• Assist with financial analysis and capacity activities.
• Provide data support for financial analysis.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Perform month-end close duties including sales and input costs reporting.
• Support budget and forecast activities.
• Generate and support key business performance metrics.
• Leverage SAP, reports, data, and Excel to build analytical models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete financial activities as needed.
• Input production data into spreadsheets or systems and maintain production reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

General Purpose

Under direction, support the planning and forecasting process for a division, group, plant, and/or platform. Support the day-to-day financial activities of the finance department as related to financial reporting, budgeting, inventory and month-end close duties, expense analysis, operational metrics, and forecasting activities. Partner with senior team members or operations areas to understand financial impacts and to ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful reporting and analysis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze reports for the business unit and ensure that all business unit financial reporting is accurate according to currently accepted financial practices
• Review and consolidate KPI report
• Assist with financial analysis and capacity activities
• Provide support data to be used in financial analysis
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Perform month-end close duties as required including reporting on sales and input costs
• Provide support with budget and forecast activities
• Generate and support key business performance metrics
• Leverage systems, reports, data, and excel to build analytical models
• Participate on cross-functional teams and collaborate with others to complete financial activities, as needed
• Input and/or review the input of production data into spreadsheets, databases, and/or systems
• Develop and/or maintain production reports, files, and other documents
• Maintain accurate reconciliation of inventories
• Review and confirm process orders and report variances
• Assists various departments on corrections or troubleshooting on SAP processes
• Prepare training aides for various departments and assist in training team members on SAP
• Maintain and verify inventory levels by distributing count sheets and reporting on inventory adjustments
• Inspect data for discrepancies, investigate discrepancies, and resolve and/or notify supervisor
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 0 to 2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related discipline
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
• Superior SAP program knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superior SAP program knowledge
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial planning and analysis and general accounting principles
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Able to provide timely, high quality and comprehensive information
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels, and external stakeholders
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to multi-task, prioritize work activities, and meet deadlines
• Able to adapt to changing operational needs
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Travel

No travel required

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans