Senior Financial Analyst

Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in driving manufacturing and financial analytics. The role will partner with the operations organization to analyze manufacturing costs, review inventory variances, as well as supporting plant processes (with a heavy focus on process improvement and building reporting capabilities). They will also work with the Sr. Leadership team to optimize manufacturing yields and customer profitability.

Primary Duties

: Key business partner to Operations leadership (US and Canada) providing insights and analytics to drive operational improvements Partner in the month-end closing process. Ensure inventory balance sheet and COGS P&L are appropriately stated and agree with GAAP. Build COGS “Financial Story” and provide summary to Senior Leadership Analyze product costs, to ensure accurate and effective utilization of materials and manufacturing resources Key member of budget process, specifically focusing on product cost and manufacturing efficiency. Provide monthly analysis on variance to budget and partner with Operations on actionable plans for improvement Monitor and analyze plant manufacturing efficiency. Provide insight & recommendations to Operations Leadership Work with executive leadership to identify cost saving opportunities and support customer profitability initiatives. Maintain inventory item master attributes, including standard costs and bill of materials Assist the Finance Director with inventory verification and closing of year end information, including audit and tax processing Coordination of cycle count process, investigate cycle counting variances, resolve issues. Perform root cause analysis to drive necessary changes in processes within Operations Lead process improvement activities in support of inventory and manufacturing Ownership of Operations and Finance BI initiatives, working with our third party PowerBI/Knime developers to create and improve reporting capabilities Qualifications

: 4 year college degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent 6+ years of finance or accounting in a manufacturing industry (commodities is a plus) CMA and/or CPA preferred Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred) Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications Knowledge of visualization tools such as Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau Preferred Some Travel Required (Up to 10%) Salary & Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is $115,000 which includes annual base pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Position is eligible for variable incentive pay in accordance with performance in accordance with an annual bonus plan. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Work location: Hybrid Eligible in office Tuesday-Thursday (Job Duties allow for some remote work but requires travel to Eden Prairie, MN office) Travel: May include up to 20% domestic Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being: Miller Milling offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Miller Milling regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at Miller Milling. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. Miller Milling does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.