Financial Analyst - Supply Chain Finance

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Lisle
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.The Supply Chain Finance team is seeking out driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise GAAP principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our company. These personnel examine financial data for accurate costing, trends and opportunities, and performance against target. The Analyst will be responsible for analysis within the functional areas of the supply chain, including transportation, warehouse, procurement and inventory planning related transactions. Responsibilities
  • Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports for the transportation, warehousing, or procurement divisions of Smithfield Foods.
  • Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
  • Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plan and forecast.
  • Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
  • Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and monetizing opportunities.
  • Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for assigned functional areas.
  • Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  • Assist in developing management reports through functional knowledge of our ERP system, including the following: SAP BI, SAP BPC & SAP General Ledger, as well as our transportation system.
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports and potential assignment to special studies/teams to assist management in evaluating key opportunities for the company.
  • Compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley internal reporting requirements.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Economics and 2+ years' experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Prior accounting/GAAP knowledge.
    • Experience in CPG industry is a plus.
    • Bring a sense of urgency and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel, Power Point, PBI).
    • Knowledge of data analytics systems and reporting functionality is a plus.
    • Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills.
    • Ability to complete projects timely and accurately critical.
    • Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
    • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
    • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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