Temporary Financial Analyst

F & S Produce Company Inc; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

F&S Fresh Foods is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with manufacturing operations, helping leaders understand performance, control costs, and drive profitability through analysis, forecasting, and reporting. The role connects financial data with plant operations and works across operations, supply chain, and accounting teams.

The candidate will analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, and overhead, while supporting month-end close and annual budgeting processes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of financial analysis or manufacturing finance experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred (food/packaging).
• Proficiency in Excel for modeling, data analysis, reporting.
• Experience with Power BI and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, materials, and overhead.
• Investigate production variances and suggest improvements.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly financial and operational reports.
• Support inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and shrinkage reduction.
• Assist month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Partner with accounting to ensure accurate manufacturing transactions.
• Support annual budget and periodic forecasting.
• Collaborate with plant leaders on cost-saving opportunities and CAPEX proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada — every single day!

For over 40 years, we've been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers — from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh — from farm to family.

We're not just about food; we're about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you're ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we're planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!

What's the Role

The Financial Analyst serves as a key financial partner to our manufacturing operations, helping leaders understand performance, control costs, and make informed business decisions. This role supports plant and corporate leadership through financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational insights that drive efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and accounting teams to analyze production results, identify trends, and improve financial performance. This position offers a hands‑on opportunity to connect financial data with day-to-day plant operations in a fast-paced production setting.

What You'll Own

• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, material consumption, and overhead spending
• Monitor and investigate production variances — yield, usage, labor, and efficiency — and recommend improvements
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reports for plant and finance leadership
• Support inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and initiatives to reduce shrinkage, waste, and obsolescence
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accrual analysis, and journal entries
• Partner with accounting teams to ensure manufacturing transactions are accurately recorded
• Support the annual budget process and periodic forecasting for labor, material, and overhead spending
• Partner with plant leadership on cost‑saving opportunities and capital investment proposals

Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Manufacturing Finance, Cost Accounting, or a related analytical role
• Manufacturing industry experience required; food, industrial, consumer products, or packaging production environments strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools and ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner across operations, supply chain, and accounting teams
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

F&S is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at every level of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.