FP&A Analyst, Supply Chain & Procurement

Worlds Finest Chocolate does more than make delicious chocolate. Since 1949 weve helped our fundraising customers raise over $! These funds are used to buy playgrounds pay for reading specialists purchase musical instruments fund field trips and more. Our employees work as a team to support our companys mission: To Deliver Extraordinary Value with Fun & Purpose.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FP&A Analyst Supply Chain & Procurement to join the Finance team. This individual will conduct and review quantitative analysis support across Manufacturing Logistics Production Planning Engineering and Procurement. This position will also assist in corporate budgeting and the Latest Current Estimation (LCE) process. The ideal candidate brings 2 to 3 years of experience in Corporate Finance or a similar quantitative role preferably with exposure to manufacturing logistics procurement or other supply chain functions. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage cross-functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the annual budget LCE and monthly cost - forecasting processes for Manufacturing Logistics Production Planning Capital Investments and Procurement.
Prepare recurring cost analyses management reports and supporting schedules for assignedoperational functions.
Analyze financial results against budget and LCE identify key cost drivers and provideactionable forward-looking commentary on variances risks and savings opportunities.
Analyze manufacturing performance including labor efficiency production volume materialusage scrap and other cost of goods sold drivers.
Partner with Logistics to analyze freight & warehousing expenses including shipmentvolume & segment mix storage costs accessorial charges and other logistics related costdrivers.
Track capital expenditures against approved budgets and forecasts and provide analysis forproposed investments using ROI payback period cost savings productivity improvementsand other relevant financial measures.
Monitor procurement spending and PPV comparing budget and LCE including changes inmaterial costs vendor pricing and purchase volumes.
Partner with Procurement to validate track and report cost savings initiatives and other financial impacts of sourcing decisions.
Develop and maintain key performance indicators that highlight cost trends operationalperformance and unexpected variances.
Conduct ad hoc analyses and build financial models to support operational decisionssourcing strategies productivity initiatives and cost reduction opportunities.
Collaborate with Accounting and Cost Accounting to validate financial results and variancereporting ensure appropriate expense classification and resolve data discrepancies.
Collaborate with IT on identifying and implementing business systems necessary to meetreporting requirements.
Provide management and department leaders with timely financial analysis and clearlycommunicate findings and recommendations.
Manipulate and automate large amounts of data and interlinked files in Excel for analysis andreporting. Advanced Excel pivot tables VLOOKUPs and formula work are part of daily work.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in finance or accounting masters degree or CPA preferred
2 - 3 years experience in Corporate Finance ideally supporting supply chain and/orprocurement; Candidates with experience in a similar analytical or quantitative role will alsobe considered.
General accounting or cost accounting experience a bonus
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office primarily Excel and PowerPoint
SAP experience or similar preferred
Strong analytical problem - solving and financial modeling skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and capable of thriving in a fast -paced environment marked by constant change
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial data and information

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Wage Range: $75k - $85k
Win as One Bonus Target: 5 % based on company and/or individual performance
Paid Time Off 401k Matching Tuition Reimbursement ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Mental Health Support Wellness Program HSA/FSA

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection STD/LTD Life Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Worlds Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating adiverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind basedon race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disabilityveteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local celebrate diversity and provide an environment of respect and inclusivity for all employees.