Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance

Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance Job Category : Finance Accounting/Report Requisition Number : SENIO010626 Apply now Posted : February 28, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX 76155, USA Description Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.We are solutions-based.We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? The North America Operations Finance, Senior Financial Analyst will assist with the Refresco North America business unit reporting, budgeting/forecasting, financial support and training to internal customers, period end close/accounting & controls, and management of analysis of manufacturing activities. This position will also provide basic support in financial closing process (month-end journal entries, account reconciliation, etc.). The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other functional departments and perform ad hoc analyses to drive plant efficiency and performance. This position reports to the Regional Controller. Essential Functions: Support operations excellence through in-depth analysis and reporting of daily/weekly/monthly plant performance and cost drivers. (ie labor) Assist in the preparation and support of routine month-end closing entries and account reconciliations on a timely basis. Partner with inventory control coordinators in investigating inventory discrepancies. Provide technical guidance and support to the inventory control coordinator in inventory transactions. Review waste, identifying key drivers and push forward for process improvements that will help in reporting and cost reduction. Assist with the development of the monthly, weekly, quarterly, forecasting process for North America manufacturing consolidation, reporting, and analysis. Responsible for tracking financial forecast accuracy and bias and identifying root causes issues for solutions, as well as driving improvements. Assist the Controller with the annual budget process for the North American manufacturing plants including plant level budgeting, regional/BU consolidation, and cause of change analysis. Work with Operations to ensure processes are followed and enhanced for purchase orders, spare part counts, P-card compliance and invoice resolution. Provide other ad hoc reporting, process optimization, development and other projects as required Develop and maintain financial SOPs and documentation. Work with Operations and Engineering business partners to assist with monthly capital activity reporting, capital budget and capital cash flow forecasting activities. Skills and Competencies: Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must. Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and eager to learn other software applications. SAP/BI experience preferred. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles. High level of accountability. A self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently. Strong customer service orientation. Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability explain results, document processes, and convey ideas. Results oriented with a sense of urgency, able to work under deadline pressures. Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities. Education and Experience: Undergraduate in Finance or Accounting required Two or more years financial business experience required Manufacturing experience preferred Experience in forecasting and analysis Demonstrated data mining capabilities, and can develop analytical models, tools, and reports. Travel Requirements: A Career with Refresco Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include: Medical/dental/vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) savings plan with company match Paid holidays and vacation Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER! Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages, Inc. Refresco Beverages, Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees. 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