Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Great opportunity for a proven Finance leader. Come be part of the employer of choice!
Summary :
This position will be responsible for all aspects of financial and profitability planning, analysis, and reporting for Berner
Food & Beverage, while providing support to the Operations, Sales, Procurement, Warehousing, and R&D organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Leads the annual budgeting process. Works closely with sales, production, and administrative staff to develop
supporting schedules, work papers, and analyses. Prepares all budget materials for presentation to the
leadership team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Develops detailed financial models and forecasts to support strategic and operational decision-making. Track external market variables as needed for inclusion in planning tools.Analyzes monthly financial results and prepares all executive summaries, supplemental schedules, and explanatory footnotes included in the monthly financial reporting package.Recommends and implements improvements to financial reports and reporting packages to support decision-making.Conduct periodic deep dives into financial and operational results and recommend strategies to improve the performance of the company.Creates an annual operating plan that is aligned with the strategic plan and performs forecasting to provide visibility into business results to enable business decisions.Assists in the creation of financial models to develop the annual operating plan, reviewing and validating assumptions, ensuring proper reconciliation and data integrity.Builds forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic, and external factors, etc., and monitors the accuracy and predictability of existing models.Continuously improves forecast accuracy by aligning key drivers and identifying root causes of previous errors.Creates analytical tools and models for revenue and expenses, driving process efficiencies. Management Reporting and Financial Close Activities : Produces and distributes recurring and ad hoc management reports.Responsible for financial reporting accuracy; partners with shared services organizations and ensures an adequate control environment to mitigate financial and business risks in collaboration with process owners.Assists in driving the financial close activity and prepares monthly variance analysis on actual results versus plan / forecast, ensuring data integrity.Participates in presentation preparation on results, forecasts, and plans to senior management.Makes recommendations on opportunities / risks to senior management that need to be addressed to improve results.Produces management reporting efficiently, utilizing automation and technology. Business Analysis : Uses deep understanding of objectives, issues, and root causes and provides insightful, fact-based data analysis to help solve complex problems.Provides effective analytical support and techniques to assist in identifying business opportunities and risks.Manages KPIs such as backlog reporting, staffing requirements, starts, weeks to start, no-starts, labor productivity, and analysis of implementation.Sets direction, goals, and expectations about performance, holds associates accountable for development, and provides appropriate feedback.Partners with business leadership to develop strategies and initiatives to drive growth and margin improvements.Executes strategic initiatives such as product launches, market entry, and process improvement efforts :Supports the execution of key components of the strategic initiative / business case by managing and providing analytical support.Maintains an awareness of general economic, competitive, business, and financial conditions.Partners with Key Stakeholders and Business Partners to align on business priorities and drive effective solutions / execution. Constructively communicates compelling arguments based on facts and data and obtains necessary buy-in to deliver on business objectives.Builds working relationships with colleagues and business partners to support business priorities and objectives through complex financial modeling and insights.Leverages both formal and informal networks to achieve business objectives.Establishes and maintains consistent financial operational policies and procedures to govern related practicesComplies with all departmental / financial operational policies and practices.Directs pricing and profitability analyses. Recommends and monitors strategy, including price changes and other actions to achieve desired financial outcomes.Computes ROI on expenditure alternatives and recommends an appropriate investment strategy.Manages the work performed by the pricing and financial analysts.Identifies and leads other financial and operational analyses and process improvement initiatives as needed.Qualifications / requirements :
Minimum of 7 – 10 years of financial planning, reporting, and analysis experience.Minimum of 5 years of FP&A experience in a manufacturing environment.Outstanding financial modeling skills; expert command of Excel.Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational and communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with all levels throughout theorganization.
Able to comfortably manage rapidly changing business priorities.Pay Range : $140, 000.00-175,000.00 - Salary (based on experience)
Benefits Offered : Medical, Vision, Dental, Flex Spending, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short and Long Term Disability, EAP, and 401 (k).
All job functions and duties associated with employment at Berner Food & Beverage, LLC. must be performed on-site at the designated workplace or work location assigned by the Company. Remote work, telecommuting, or off-site performance of job responsibilities is not permitted. This position will require being on the production floor.Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet Berner Food & Beverage’s ongoing needs
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