Financial Analyst Job at Nature's Touch Inc. in Kansas City

Company Overview

Nature's Touch is a global leader in the frozen fruits industry, supplying the retail and industrial sectors in North America, Australia, Taiwan and Japan. We provide a full range of products and support multiple private-label programs in addition to our own brands. We are also one of the largest buyers of fruit globally each year and continue to enjoy strong growth in this emerging category in retail.

The opportunity

As a member of the plant finance team, the Financial Analyst (FA) is responsible for assisting in providing day-to-day financial analysis and reporting for the Plant Leadership team and the HQ Finance team. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the internal control environment. The FA is expected to acquire a detailed understanding of the plant's operations and loss points and develop strong working relationships with both Plant and HQ team members.

The role

• Prepare weekly and monthly analysis of actual costs versus targets.
• Identify root causes of variances and participate in efforts to reduce variances.
• Partner with other plant team members to identify, implement, and measure cost reduction projects.
• Review and close manufacturing batches working closely with the Operations and Logistics team to ensure that all batch transactions are accurately recorded.
• Capture and analyze data for weekly reporting on plant and division KPIs. Provide explanations and insights for communication during the weekly performance review with Sr Ops Leadership.
• Perform ongoing analysis of inventory transactions and accuracy, ensure required approvals for all adjustments, and participate in the physical inventory count process.
• Prepare journal entries, inventory reserve calculations, account analysis and reconciliation, and internal control documentation for the month-end close process.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic forecasts and the annual budget process.
• Participate in costing and manage all costing models and files.
• Maintain Internal control documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Finance/Cost Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization is highly preferred
• Experience with PowerBI

Knowledge and Skills:

• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of an accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP).
• Strong analytical skills along with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, problem solve and work with limited supervision.
• Deliver strong performance independently and as a member of multiple teams.
• Awareness of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Considerations:

• Travel Expectation: Up to 5%.
• Work is performed in an office environment in our facility in Edwardsville
• Relocation or remote working arrangements will not be considered.