Senior Financial Analyst

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Position Summary:

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst . This candidate will apply finance acumen and analytic skills to analyze business results, prepare financial and KPI reporting, provide financial advice to business, and be a business partner to division leadership. Also, apply product costing skill sets to liaise with the cost management team and monitor inventory costs and production variances.


What you will do:

• Perform month-end close responsibilities for associated plants
• Prepare weekly reporting to summarize current and projected company financial position to include but is not limited to:
• Sales and margin analysis, expense analysis, and working capital analysis.
• Review financial results weekly with the General Manager and other business and finance leaders.
• Partner with the cost accounting team to review product costing and maintain production cost variance oversight.
• Review weekly pricing for accuracy.
• Assist with capital expenditure requests.
• Ensure sales, margin, product cost, and freight & storage costs are accurate.
• Work with business to prepare annual operating plan (AOP) and forecasts, long-term forecasts and the various reports
• required by management in conjunction with the head office team.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators for all departments and compare them with other produce divisions.
• Identify trends and makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities
• and profitability improvement strategies.
• Possess familiarity with product cost management and standard costing derivation and variance analysis.
• Analyze data and develop reporting for management usage as appropriate.
• Adhere to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books and other literature.
• Possess ability to manage time effectively and compile information in a timely fashion.

When you will work:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

What you bring to the table:

• A minimum of three years of financial or accounting experience, with a solid understanding of cost accounting and internal controls.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of the general accounting cycle, including journalizing, reconciliation, and an ability to navigate the trial balance.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting, cost accounting and analysis, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with internal control analysis and implementation.
• Adept at identifying coding inaccuracies and understanding Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll, and inventory processes.
• Proven ability to manipulate and analyze large volumes of data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a commitment to thoroughness and accuracy.
• Strong self-management capabilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to a fluctuating workload, and work with ambiguity.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to take on new tasks as needed.

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

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All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.