Financial Analyst

at Post Holdings Inc. in Rigby, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Brand: Bob Evans Farms

Categories: Finance

Locations: Rigby, Idaho

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 30713

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans ® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes ® , Egg Beaters ® and Owens ® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com .

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Plant Controller, this position is an integral part of the plant management team in support of the strategic and operating plans of the company. The position is responsible for a variety of financial, accounting and reporting functions including, but not limited to general ledger, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, SOX compliance, establishing and maintaining standard costs, ensuring the integrity of inventory movements, preparation and reporting of KPI’s, capital spending, fixed assets, budgeting, analysis and preserving the integrity of internal controls.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for the accuracy of data in Oracle, Kronos, and all financial related reporting systems.

Prepares and communicates weekly and monthly variance analysis.

Monitors trends and identifies and communicates financial opportunities and hazards.

Assists in asset management including Capital Project Request preparation and related analysis, placing assets in service, fixed asset schedule review and verification.

Frequently observes activities in the plant to improve Recipe information and the recording of information in the system.

Assists with daily batch processes and interacts with Operations personnel to improve data entry and correct batch issues.

Performs designated month end close functions including updating general ledger transactions and setting up accruals.

Participates in the budgeting and forecasting processes as directed by the Plant Controller.

Coordinates the purchase order process with other departments and A/P.

Conducts analysis to identify and diagnose problems and opportunities impacting plant financials.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

3-5 years of plant accounting experience

Experience in manufacturing/production enterprises preferred

Experience in cost accounting

Experience in inventory management including cycle counting and physical inventory

Financial planning experience including budgeting and forecasting

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Plant Controller, this position is an integral part of the plant management team in support of the strategic and operating plans of the company. The position is responsible for a variety of financial, accounting and reporting functions including, but not limited to general ledger, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, SOX compliance, establishing and maintaining standard costs, ensuring the integrity of inventory movements, preparation and reporting of KPI’s, capital spending, fixed assets, budgeting, analysis and preserving the integrity of internal controls.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for the accuracy of data in Oracle, Kronos, and all financial related reporting systems.

Prepares and communicates weekly and monthly variance analysis.

Monitors trends and identifies and communicates financial opportunities and hazards.

Assists in asset management including Capital Project Request preparation and related analysis, placing assets in service, fixed asset schedule review and verification.

Frequently observes activities in the plant to improve Recipe information and the recording of information in the system.

Assists with daily batch processes and interacts with Operations personnel to improve data entry and correct batch issues.

Performs designated month end close functions including updating general ledger transactions and setting up accruals.

Participates in the budgeting and forecasting processes as directed by the Plant Controller.

Coordinates the purchase order process with other departments and A/P.

Conducts analysis to identify and diagnose problems and opportunities impacting plant financials.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

3-5 years of plant accounting experience

Experience in manufacturing/production enterprises preferred

Experience in cost accounting

Experience in inventory management including cycle counting and physical inventory

Financial planning experience including budgeting and forecasting

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35©