Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldâYOUâput our drinks on every table

The North America Operations Finance Senior Financial Analyst will assist with the Refresco North America business unit reporting budgeting/forecasting financial support and training to internal customers period end close/accounting & controls and management of analysis of manufacturing activities. This position will also provide basic support in financial closing process (month-end journal entries account reconciliation etc.). The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other functional departments and perform ad hoc analyses to drive plant efficiency and performance. This position reports to the Regional Controller.

Essential Functions:

• Support operations excellence through in-depth analysis and reporting of daily/weekly/monthly plant performance and cost drivers. (ie labor)
• Assist in the preparation and support of routine month-end closing entries and account reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Partner with inventory control coordinators in investigating inventory discrepancies. Provide technical guidance and support to the inventory control coordinator in inventory transactions.
• Review waste identifying key drivers and push forward for process improvements that will help in reporting and cost reduction.
• Assist with the development of the monthly weekly quarterly forecasting process for North America manufacturing consolidation reporting and analysis.
• Responsible for tracking financial forecast accuracy and bias and identifying root causes issues for solutions as well as driving improvements.
• Assist the Controller with the annual budget process for the North American manufacturing plants including plant level budgeting regional/BU consolidation and cause of change analysis.
• Work with Operations to ensure processes are followed and enhanced for purchase orders spare part counts P-card compliance and invoice resolution.
• Provide other ad hoc reporting process optimization development and other projects as required
• Develop and maintain financial SOPs and documentation.
• Work with Operations and Engineering business partners to assist with monthly capital activity reporting capital budget and capital cash flow forecasting activities.

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must. Proficient in PowerPoint Word and eager to learn other software applications.
• SAP/BI experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles.
• High level of accountability. A self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently. Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task and work in an organized detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability explain results document processes and convey ideas.
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency able to work under deadline pressures.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate in Finance or Accounting required
• Two or more years financial business experience required
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience in forecasting and analysis

• Demonstrated data mining capabilities and can develop analytical models tools and reports.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands Continuously sitting for prolonged periods as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory This position requires attention to detail requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment Work and environment fasted paced requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Mental Stress There is pronounced pressure from deadlines project management accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel requirements.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business and focus on leading courageously empowering individuals and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means youll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team to deliver results whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:ââ

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insuranceâââ
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accountsâ
• Life and AD&D Insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disabilityââ
• Pet Insuranceâ
• Legal Benefitsâ
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchâ
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffâDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programsâ

Join Refresco TODAYâand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!ââ

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Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability gender identity gender expression Veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

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