Senior Financial Analyst
Senior Financial Analyst
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. Theres a seat at our table for you...
The Senior Financial Analyst applies finance acumen and analytic skills to analyze business results prepare financial and KPI reporting provide financial advice to business and be a business partner to division leadership. Also apply product costing skill sets to liaise with the cost management team and monitor inventory costs and production variances.
When you will work:
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office 1 day from home.
What you will do:
Prepare weekly reporting to summarize current and projected company financial position to include but is not limited to:
sales and margin analysis expense analysis and working capital analysis.
Review financial results weekly with the General Manager and other business and finance leaders.
Partner with the cost accounting team to review product costing and maintain production cost variance oversight.
Review weekly pricing for accuracy.
Assist with capital expenditure requests.
Ensure sales margin product cost and freight & storage costs are accurate.
Work with business to prepare annual operating plan (AOP) and forecasts long-term forecasts and the various reports
required by management in conjunction with the head office team.
Develop and report on key performance indicators for all departments and compare them with other produce divisions.
Identify trends and makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities
and profitability improvement strategies.
Possess familiarity with product cost management and standard costing derivation and variance analysis.
Analyze data and develop reporting for management usage as appropriate.
Adhere to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books and other literature.
Possess ability to manage time effectively and compile information in a timely fashion.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
What you bring to the table:
Experience includes achievement of an advanced (Bachelors) degree and three or more years of financial or accounting experience with an understanding of cost accounting and internal controls.
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related required.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Must be able to read analyze and interpret financial statements.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage expectations.
Must possess effective assertiveness conflict management skills and decisions making & problem solving skills.
Understanding of credit risk management fundamentals.
Must be creative in order to maximize Sales and minimize risk.
Excellent oral written and presentation skills with the ability to deal tactfully confidently and ethically with both internal and external customers.
Possess high level of energy initiative ability to multitask work independently or within a team environment.
Provides mentoring to others in the credit department.
Knowledge of SAP Business Analytics and other Operational Reporting preferred.
Knowledge of general accounting and reporting cycle with ability to analyze results data and identify performance trends to prepare meaningful insights to the business.
Knowledge of SAP Blackline and Anaplan applications as well as general product cost reporting and related systems.
Self direction distraction repetition prioritization fluctuations in workload ambiguity and accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments maintains confidentiality.
Reacts well under pressure and approaches others in a tactful manner possesses an entrepreneurial attitude strategic visioning capabilities strong decision making skills and enjoys working in a cross-functional team environment.
Must have a strong knowledge base of Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets. Must be willing to take on additional tasks and duties when necessary.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
