Analyst, Finance

Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Finance Assist in the general accounting and financial analysis related to a specific business area (SBA) of our coffee, pet or consumer business or have an opportunity to support our shared services finance team across other areas of financial operations. Continue growing your skills and experience in our Finance Analyst Rotation Program through taking new roles(s) within Finance approximately every two years. Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 35% in office expectation In this role you will: 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 What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 1+ years' financial analysis experience Proven ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team Strong communication skills Attention to detail/accuracy Excel knowledge Understanding of Income Statement TheRight Placefor 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 ourBasic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with usonLinkedIn We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The J.M. Smucker Company