Financial Analyst

Michael Foods Inc.
Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
Full-time

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in the preparation of analysis, review, and reporting for the Transportation, Warehousing, and Corporate Purchasing teams.

Activities include : assisting with the budget and forecast process; monthly financial reporting and month-end close; tracking cost savings;

supporting Supply Chain personnel with market research and analysis, data collection and analysis to ensure effective decision-making.

This position involves interaction with cross-functional teams within Michael Foods.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Develop departmental operating budgets, including collection and cataloging of all backup documentation, preparation of budgets and all presentation material.
  • Prepare monthly financial review materials, including but not limited to variance reporting, market-based dashboards, monthly forecasts, productivity and project tracking, and other performance metrics.
  • Perform general accounting duties such as supporting the month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
  • Analyze data and create financial models to support decision-making for Supply Chain leadership.
  • Conduct market, industry, and carrier research that supports key initiatives.
  • Provide analytical support for all department cost optimization initiatives.
  • Preparation of ad-hoc financial analyses as needed.
  • Own Transportation, Warehousing, and Corporate Purchasing related data maintenance within SAP and other areas / systems.
  • Monitor and assure business process compliance.
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • 2-4+ years of analytical experience; experience with Supply Chain financial analysis a plus .
  • Strong experience in MS office, with advanced abilities in Excel required.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, financial reports, and ledger systems.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others.
  • Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with strong attention to details.
  • Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP); SAP working knowledge a plus .

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.

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