Analyst, Finance
Posted on: 5 Nov 2021
Orrville, OH
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Analyst, Finance is responsible for accounting and financial analysis related to either a specific business segment or a shared service function.
This position is part of the Finance Analyst Rotation Program and employee will rotate to a new assignment/role within Finance approximately every two years.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare financial analysis and projections for various initiatives
Perform pre/post initiative analysis and recommendations
Provide fact-based decision support to business partners and leadership team(s)
Present financial data at monthly business reviews and financial reviews as needed
Partner with cross functional teams to ensure complete and accurate understanding of financial results and outlook; identify improvement opportunities and solutions as appropriate
Lead analysis and processes to support the development of the Annual Financial Plan and Long-Range Plan
Support functional and cross-functional projects as needed. This may include process improvement, standardization, simplification, and technological advancement
Analyze business scenarios and communicate implications/outlook
Maintain focus on business trends to deliver short and long-term objectives for a Strategic Business Area or the Company.
Develop understanding of packaged food categories, retailers, consumers, and competition to drive decisions rooted in strategy
Provide cross-functional business support to constituents (e.g., Marketing, Innovation, Brand Commercialization, etc.) by sharing financial perspective to inform business decisions
Understand corporate, brand, customer and production planning/forecasting cycles interact to create financial outlook
Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end actuals and forecast
Communicate actual and anticipated results through insightful dialogue and reporting
SELECTION CRITERIA
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required
MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced degree or certification is valued
1 to 3 years of experience working in a corporate finance, accounting, audit, or similar function
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to develop relationships, communicate effectively, and influence others
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines with accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Experience with financial systems such as Hyperion, Spotfire, and Oracle is valued
J.M. Smucker
Orrville, OH
The J.M. Smucker Company is an iconic American company founded in 1897. Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers through trusted food and beverage brands that bring joy throughout their lives, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer. Our balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands spans pet food and pet snacks, coffee, and consumer food and natural beverage.
For more than 120 years, our Company has remained under the constant leadership of our founding family – the Smucker’s. We are proud to have fostered success through five generations of family leadership by focusing on long-term growth and embracing a foundation of strong principles and clear communication.
Today, the Company remains rooted in our Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, and Independence established by our founder and namesake, Jerome Monroe (J.M.) Smucker, more than a century ago. We strongly believe that our unique culture is foundational to our Company’s success and the sustained passion of our employees.
When we talk about our culture, we are referring to an environment that engages our employees, inspires passion for our brands, and makes people proud to work here — an atmosphere where everyone makes a difference.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees7,140+
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Website
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