The J.M. Smucker Co.
Senior Analyst, Finance & Data Analytics
The J.M. Smucker Co., Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
Your Opportunity as the Senior Analyst, Finance & Data Analytics
Support the activities and initiatives of the finance data analytics team by having an integrated role in the workflows that support our technology assets. The role focuses on delivering value to business partners by performing analytics and improving business processes, reporting, and insight generation. Develop and execute test plans, planning for changes or upgrades to our technology tools, and working with our Information Systems team to prioritize and manage the creation of new assets, fixes, or enhancements that need to be completed.
Location:
Orrville, OH Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements:
Hybrid, 30% in office expectation
In This Role You Will
Business Analytics & Process Re-engineeringDrive insight and action through data analysis and data modellingBuild & maintain dashboards & interactive visualizations that convey analytical insightsRe-engineer or automate processes and educate users by integrating new tools, technologies, or data management practicesUnderstand and synthesize existing Smucker processes and use cases for informationReview and challenge existing processes across the finance function and be familiar enough with various data management tools and concepts to be able to make recommendations for analytics or automationAssist Robotic Process Automation team with application of advanced data processing techniques used as part of automation pipelines
Testing & Reporting ResponsibilitiesAssist in test planning, analyzing requirements, developing test cases/scenarios, and executing test casesSupport the planning, design, and execution of data source and report testingDevelop test scripts and test reports for new and/or changing data sourcesTest and validate new data sources are complete, accurate, reasonable, and representative of the intended data source purposePerform data regression testing for changes and updates to existing data sourcesOwn the promote to PROD process for universal business reports
Technology LeadershipUnderstand the Smucker Finance technology road maps and possess a continuing learning mindset towards the understanding and integration of new technologiesTrain other Finance professionals on new technologies and processes as they are integrated into the Finance functionCommunicate ways that existing processes can be improved, automated, or enhanced
Enterprise Reporting & Run ModelAssist users in creating or updating data models that have been previously deployedEnsure conformance to enterprise data governance standards, audit, & SOX compliance requirements
IT & Compliance ResponsibilitiesResponsible for change management testing and documentation as it relates to certified reports subject to key SOX controlsServe as primary contact and liaison to Financial Compliance and IS Risk, Standards, and Compliance to ensure business reports meet SOX control requirements/guidelines and ITGC’s (IT general controls)Communicate the importance of enterprise data governance and help staff complete governance related tasks as necessaryEnsure finance users understand use cases and compliance requirements necessary when using technology tools
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Minimum Requirements
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science or related field3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, analytics, statistics, or related function involving data analysisExperience with scripting or programming (R and/or Python preferred)Ability to work with large data sets with ability to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data setsUnderstanding and experience with business intelligence and data visualization toolsStrong problem solving or troubleshooting skillsAbility to adapt to changing requirements and prioritize deadlines
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Consumer Packaged Goods industry experienceExperience with other programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL)Project management experienceTibco Spotfire experienceOracle SQL Developer experienceGit experience
Learn More About Working At Smucker
Our Total Rewards Benefits ProgramOur Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our BusinessOur Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Follow us on LinkedIn#J-18808-Ljbffr
Support the activities and initiatives of the finance data analytics team by having an integrated role in the workflows that support our technology assets. The role focuses on delivering value to business partners by performing analytics and improving business processes, reporting, and insight generation. Develop and execute test plans, planning for changes or upgrades to our technology tools, and working with our Information Systems team to prioritize and manage the creation of new assets, fixes, or enhancements that need to be completed.
Location:
Orrville, OH Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements:
Hybrid, 30% in office expectation
In This Role You Will
Business Analytics & Process Re-engineeringDrive insight and action through data analysis and data modellingBuild & maintain dashboards & interactive visualizations that convey analytical insightsRe-engineer or automate processes and educate users by integrating new tools, technologies, or data management practicesUnderstand and synthesize existing Smucker processes and use cases for informationReview and challenge existing processes across the finance function and be familiar enough with various data management tools and concepts to be able to make recommendations for analytics or automationAssist Robotic Process Automation team with application of advanced data processing techniques used as part of automation pipelines
Testing & Reporting ResponsibilitiesAssist in test planning, analyzing requirements, developing test cases/scenarios, and executing test casesSupport the planning, design, and execution of data source and report testingDevelop test scripts and test reports for new and/or changing data sourcesTest and validate new data sources are complete, accurate, reasonable, and representative of the intended data source purposePerform data regression testing for changes and updates to existing data sourcesOwn the promote to PROD process for universal business reports
Technology LeadershipUnderstand the Smucker Finance technology road maps and possess a continuing learning mindset towards the understanding and integration of new technologiesTrain other Finance professionals on new technologies and processes as they are integrated into the Finance functionCommunicate ways that existing processes can be improved, automated, or enhanced
Enterprise Reporting & Run ModelAssist users in creating or updating data models that have been previously deployedEnsure conformance to enterprise data governance standards, audit, & SOX compliance requirements
IT & Compliance ResponsibilitiesResponsible for change management testing and documentation as it relates to certified reports subject to key SOX controlsServe as primary contact and liaison to Financial Compliance and IS Risk, Standards, and Compliance to ensure business reports meet SOX control requirements/guidelines and ITGC’s (IT general controls)Communicate the importance of enterprise data governance and help staff complete governance related tasks as necessaryEnsure finance users understand use cases and compliance requirements necessary when using technology tools
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Minimum Requirements
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science or related field3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, analytics, statistics, or related function involving data analysisExperience with scripting or programming (R and/or Python preferred)Ability to work with large data sets with ability to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data setsUnderstanding and experience with business intelligence and data visualization toolsStrong problem solving or troubleshooting skillsAbility to adapt to changing requirements and prioritize deadlines
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Consumer Packaged Goods industry experienceExperience with other programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL)Project management experienceTibco Spotfire experienceOracle SQL Developer experienceGit experience
Learn More About Working At Smucker
Our Total Rewards Benefits ProgramOur Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our BusinessOur Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Follow us on LinkedIn#J-18808-Ljbffr