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.

12 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Ulteig
St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Our organization realizes that financial analysis will play a critical role in ensuring we achieve these objectives through in-depth analysis of financial information, evaluating strategic investments and other development opportunities in preparation of recommendations for senior leadership. In add...

Promoted
Taylor Corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Oracle Financials Functional Subject Matter Expert, with Oracle Fusion Cloud applications experience a plus. ...

Promoted
IWCO
Chanhassen, Minnesota

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide financial analysis and support at both the corporate and divisional levels of the company. This individual will partner with the FP&A Director in performing financial and analytical duties across all divisions, including budgeting/forecasting, financial repo...

King Technology
Minnetonka, Minnesota

The Sr Financial Analyst at King Technology will be responsible for providing comprehensive business analysis and reporting to support strategic decision making and business planning. This role involves collaborating with various departments to understand key data that drives financial performance, ...

Job Solutions
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Forex Trading Market Analyst at DB Investing Arabic Mother language. We are seeking a talented individual to join our Market Research department as a Forex Trading Market Analyst at DB Investing. If you have a passion for financial markets, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in Forex trad...

Medtronic
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Director and will partner with multiple stakeholders to provide timely analysis, insightful guidance, and financial leadership to the Supply Chain Planning teams and Operating Unit financial leaders. This position will also provide financial business partnering support for strategic supply chain ini...

Husch Blackwell
Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Technical Financial Analyst is responsible for enhancing tools, functions, and procedures, assisting with software implementations and upgrades, and analyzing and distributing financial and statistical reports. Proven experience as Financial Analyst, Data Analyst or similar role, preferably in a...

Creative Financial Staffing
Maple Grove, Minnesota

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, developing financial models, and making recommendations to management based on the analysis. Prepare financial reports, including monthly and quarterly financial statements, and provide commentary on financial performance. Our c...

Money Fit by DRS
Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Financial Management Group (FMG) is comprised of Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement. Our Financial Accounting section is seeking to fill a position for an accounting focused financial analyst. You will partner with business areas to support t...

Creative Financial Staffing
Bloomington, Minnesota

Translate strategic financial recommendations and forecasting models into actual financial plans and projections to ensure financial targets are reached. Why take a Senior Financial Analyst role with this company?. What the Senior Financial Analyst will do…. What the company needs in a Senior Financ...