Production Finance Analyst

This role is an office position based in Louisville, KY.

What The Role Is

The Production Finance Analyst supports the financial operations of Heaven Hill manufacturing site(s) by preparing and analyzing reports, assisting with forecasting and budgeting, and supporting cost accounting functions. This role will work closely with site leadership, inventory control, accounting, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information that supports data- driven decision-making.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Support the annual budget process, including data collection and model updates
• Prepare and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and variance analyses comparing actual results to forecast and budget
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
• Support capital expenditure analysis and track project spending
• Partner across site operations to identify, execute, and track cost-savings initiatives
• Assist with standard cost development and cost variance analysis (e.g., labor, overhead, and material variances)
• Assist with development of activity based models to support forecasts, budgets, accruals, and expense trend analysis
• Prepare limited monthly accruals for site-specific accounts, such as variances, utilities, WIP, prepaids, and capital
• Prepare limited balance sheet reconciliations for site-specific accounts, such as inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, and RNI
• Provide support, as needed, for inventory-related reporting on items such as LIFO and insured value
• Contribute to cycle count and physical inventory processes
• Participate in external and internal audits and provide supporting documentation as needed
  
  

Who You Are…

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of work-related experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or CPG environment
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated capability for financial modeling and analysis of alternatives
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet competing deadlines
• Foundational understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Proficient computer skills with experience using an ERP, reporting solution(s), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn
  
  

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Experience with IFS (ERP system)
• Advanced computer skills
• Experience in the distilled spirits industry or other CPG/manufacturing industry
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of job, employee is frequently required to:

• Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
• FSA/HSA
• 401K match
• EAP
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
  
  

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.