Senior Financial Analyst - Operations

Senior Financial Analyst - Operations

Location : Holton, KS, US

Position Overview :

As the Sr. Financial Analyst Operations at our Holton Kansas facility, you'll have the chance to collaborate closely with our facility leadership teams in both Holton, KS and Watertown, WI. Our leadership teams are all about member development, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who can bring their product costing expertise and leadership skills to the table, helping to spot key financial opportunities and lead impactful improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities :

Build relationships with all levels at the plant, including the core leadership team, team leaders, and operations members

Live the Johnsonville Way by getting everyone involved to meet business goals; be a role model and coach to help them succeed

Turn data into valuable insights; help explain the "what" (the facts), "why" (the drivers and trends), "so what" (ask thoughtful questions and use relationships to drive improvement), and "what's next" (next steps)

Help create simple, clear dashboards and turn numbers into a meaningful message; connect that message to themes people can easily relate to and understand.

Help with forecasting and the annual budgeting process for the Holton and Watertown plants and ensure that the facility processes are streamlined and align with overall company processes

Assist in ensuring that the facility cost savings pipelines meet expectations for current and future years

Partner with the Multi-Site Plant Controller to assess new business opportunities; help provide insights on proposed capital projects (like IRR, cost savings, and post-mortems) and productivity projects (focused on continuous improvement).

Identify best practices and collaborate with the Multi-Site Plant Controller to roll them out across the network

Support the development of procedures and controls to ensure accurate product costs and reliable inventory management

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

CMA is a plus

Experience :

Five (5) years of cost accounting and analytics experience required

Analytical experience in a manufacturing, food or consumer packaged goods environment, strongly preferred

Experience working with and / or creating meaningful operational reports and guiding operations members on how to understand and use financial data

Leadership experience is a plus

Skills and Competencies :

Great at communicating and making financial information easy to understand

Strong computer skills (Intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and if you've worked with SAP, that's a plus!

Skilled at analyzing data, spotting trends, and coming up with action plans or recommendations

Benefits :

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement!

About our Company :

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat, and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply :

External candidate : Apply on-line only at : careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet / Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.