Senior Analyst Finance (Prepared)

Job Details:

SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Analyst role will be a key partner for the total Prepared Foods business by providing analytical insights, process oversight, and reporting. Key responsibilities will include owning consolidated Cost of Goods Sold reporting and analysis for the Prepared Foods business, tracking financial results through timely and accurate reporting, compiling a monthly financial review for business unit leadership, supporting the monthly and quarterly close, and assisting in preparation of the quarterly projection, annual operating plan, and strategic plan. The role also requires understanding complex raw material markets, including how the impact and timing of market movements affect price and cost across all Prepared businesses. Candidates should be able to identify key trends and issues for decision making and make recommendations to the business unit. Supports internal control processes and complete appropriate SOX requirements. Successful candidates will have an ability to analyze large volumes of data, troubleshoot, make corrective actions, and effectively communicate to management. Demonstrated success in roles requiring strong analytical and system skills. Must possess strong prioritization, organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with other departments on volume, cost, and supply chain questions and to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and leaders. A candidate should already have the basic knowledge of Accounting and the processes that impact Sales and Operations.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.  MBA preferred

Experience: 3+ years experience in Finance, previous CPG experience strongly preferred.

Computer Skills: Requires standard computer skills including generating spreadsheets, word processing and power point templates. Experience with PowerBI, SAP Financial Programs, SAP Manufacturing/Costing applications, and Tyson Financial Reporting applications preferred.

Special Skills: Relationship management and communication skills. Basic knowledge of all business cycles, systems and processes that impact Sales and Operations (Order to Cash, Demand Planning, Prepared Plant Operations, Purchase to Pay, Shared Services and Sales Operations). Must have expertise of mining and manipulating complex financial data in Excel. Uses intellectual curiosity to identify problems and develop solutions. Able to quickly distill and effectively communicate the key aspects of a variety of business issues affecting the business.

Supervisory: None

Travel: 3 or fewer domestic trips per year.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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