Senior Financial Analyst – Supply Chain (Hybrid)

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods . As the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, we’re a $16-billion global food company with more than 63,000 employees worldwide.

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Your Opportunity

The Finance / Accounting team is seeking out driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise GAAP principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our company.

These personnel examine data for accurate pricing in Customer Finance, reconcile / manage invoices as an Accounting Coordinator, or scrutinize the company’s state / federal income tax data in Corporate Tax.

The Analyst will be responsible for all transportation, warehouse and inventory related transactions.

Salary Range : $72,000 - $106,150

Bonus Opportunity

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports for the transportation and warehousing division of Smithfield Foods.
• Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
• Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plan and forecast.
• Identifies projects which require financial or strategic analysis or improvement projects which need financial measurements.
• Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods.
• Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for assigned functional areas.
• Take lead role in creating the budget, forecast and long-term planning.
• Assist as needed with developing new and improved tools, workflow and operational initiatives including performing invoice and payment reporting & processing.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Assist in developing management reports through functional knowledge of the following systems : SAP BI, SAP BPC & SAP General Ledger.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and potential assignment to special studies / teams to assist management in evaluating key opportunities for the company.
• Compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley internal reporting requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Economics and 3+ years’ experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis; required.
• Prior accounting / GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in CPG industry is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel & Access).
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

EEO / AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.