What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at THE ZIDIAN GROUP?
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Description
Provides analytical support and reporting to Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations and Finance leaders to optimize business decision making and improve performance. Directs and maintains cost accounting, financial forecasting, business planning, and analysis.
Support Sales, Marketing and R&D by using costing, analysis and reporting tools and techniques to ensure profitable business results and drive growth:
• Product costing and pricing
• Development and maintenance of pricing agreements and published pricing sheets
• Exception reporting
Report and monitor Key Performance Indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.
Manage completion of annual Budget and financial Forecasts:
• Establish process milestones and timelines together with the Director of Finance
• Work with cross-functional management team to provide the most realistic plan
• Develop and maintain modeling tools
• Prepare presentations for Executive review
Prepare presentations for Monthly Business Reviews and facilitate related meetings with Senior Management.
Provide guidance and direct workflow as needed to the Financial Analyst
Support capital project economic evaluations and tracking.
Complete special projects as requested by Senior Management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Finance, Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- Must have 5 years of experience in an analyst role, food manufacturing and distribution experience preferred.
- Computer literate – strong MS Excel skills required, MS PowerPoint skills a plus.
- Strong mathematical skills- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, weights, margins, and costs. The ideal candidate must have the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Experience with integrated financial systems, Vicinity and Great Plains software a plus.
- Must have a strong costing background coupled with excellent analytical skills and understanding of accounting principles.
The Zidian Group offers a competitive benefit package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD
- 401k with Company Match
- 8 paid holidays
- PTO
About The Zidian Group
It is our mission, but more importantly our passion, to produce and distribute food products that exceed consumer quality and taste expectations as well as deliver exemplary dining experiences. In addition to our own Gia Russa brand, we also manufacture various private label products in our LEED certified food manufacturing facility, situated on our 10-acre campus. Along with our manufacturing, we also import from Italy as well as distribute to all 50 states, Canada and Mexico.
Throughout the years, we have brought consistently fresh, flavorful and healthy Italian specialties to the marketplace. We use only a few select ingredients that are pure and free of additives or preservatives while passionately upholding time-honored Italian traditions to proudly produce some of the world’s most sought after pasta sauces and Italian specialties.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer