Financial Analyst - Commercial

Company InformationAt Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else - delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.Job SummaryWe are looking for a Financial Analyst who is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of Commercial & Supply Chain Finance with significant exposure to other functions and the Richelieu Leadership Team.The Financial Analyst will support commercial pricing analyses, financial reporting activities, review retail category and financial reporting activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, an aptitude for working with data, and an interest in developing expertise in pricing and business performance analysis. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to cross-functional business operations and contribute to key financial and commercial decision-making processes.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport the commercial pricing process by collecting, validating, and analyzing inputs from Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D and Finance teams.Assist in preparing pricing analyses and recommendations by evaluating the impact on volume, profitability, and customer relationships.Perform other financial and analytical projects as assigned.Support financial planning and forecasting activities through data gathering, analysis, and financial modelingDocument forecasting assumptions and support ongoing forecast reviews.Participate in process improvement initiatives and support enhancements to forecasting and reporting tools.Assist in analyzing market trends, customer performance, and competitor activity.Investigate significant forecast variances and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Statistics, or a related field.1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, cost-accounting, commercial finance or related business functions.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling fundamentals.Experience managing large datasets and reporting tools.Preferred QualificationsExperience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, or supply chain environments.Exposure to retail syndicated databases (Nielsen, Circana/IRI, or similar platforms).Familiarity with ERP systems, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools.Essential Skills and AbilitiesStrong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to organize and interpret large amounts of data.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.Ability to learn pricing processes, business analytics techniques and forecasting methodologiesStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.Effective organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels of the organization.Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.Working ConditionsHybrid: This role is partially remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and office-based environment.Pay and BenefitsThe following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The expected salary for this role is $65,000-$82,000.Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401k with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.DisclosuresRichelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Richelieu Foods Inc.