Financial Analyst

Overview The Financial Analyst is a key role in our growing finance department, granting the right individual the opportunity to play a central role within the FP&A group of The Marzetti Company. This individual will be given an opportunity to build skills and gain experience across multiple functions including Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement and Logistics. The right candidate will have superior excel modeling and reporting skills combined with an eagerness and enthusiasm towards learning the business and developing new skills. The ideal candidate will be action oriented, results driven but also have the “soft” skills to collaborate effectively across all functional pillars with multiple teams. Responsibilities Partner in a high-energy, fast-paced team environment to deliver financial analysis that translates data into actionable business insights, supporting critical decision-making. Prepare and communicate monthly financial results and variance analyses to functional leaders through comprehensive reporting packages, including: Detailed SG&A reporting for R&D, Legal, Finance, HR, and other corporate support functions. Consumer marketing spend analysis across both Retail and Foodservice business units. Execute month-end close responsibilities, working alongside accounting to prepare monthly journal entries as needed Support the development and execution of the annual operating plan (AOP), aligning financial objectives with evolving business priorities. Perform additional financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc projects as assigned by management. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountingor related fieldrequired 1-3years financeor accountingexperience Ability to work in a team setting, drive teamresultsand support change management within the organization Strong quantitative and analytical skillsrequired Excellent verbal and written communication skills, includingstrong presentation skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment,maintaininga sense of urgencywhilemeeting required timeconstraints Trustworthy and able tomaintainfull confidentiality Proficient in MicrosoftOffice, with strong Excel ability Working Conditions/Environment Works in a normal office environment where the employeeis regularly required tospeak, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, type,walkand bend while moving about the facility. The noise level in the office is quiet.Travel to outside locations may berequired. #J-18808-Ljbffr