What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Schwan's Company?
*Please note we are only considering candidates local to the general Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN and Marshall, MN areas.*
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!
We are hiring an early career Financial Analyst to support our corporate initiatives in either Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN. We're looking for someone who is great at analyzing problems, staying organized, and working both independently and as part of a team. If you’re someone who enjoys figuring things out and can manage your own tasks while also collaborating with others, you might be a great fit for this role.
What You Will Do:
- Supporting complex financial analysis projects and reporting in collaboration with management.
- Assisting with monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Preparing and analyzing management reports related to cost, production, spend, and performance metrics.
- Contributing to the development of budgets, forecasts, and annual operating plans.
- Reviewing plant financial policies and statements for adherence to corporate guidelines.
- Providing data and schedules for internal stakeholders and external audits as needed.
- Performing additional accounting duties across fixed assets, A/R, A/P, and other key functions.
What We Look For:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or experience in a finance or accounting focused role.
- Basic understanding of financial analysis and accounting policies, procedures, programs, and processes
- Basic skills in the development of financial ratios and comparative analysis, or ability to learn.
- Possess analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
- MS Office Suite experience, including Excel.
What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $58,500 - $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent
Years of Related Experience: Typically has less than 3 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good PC skills including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; solid understanding offinancial analysis and accounting policies, procedures, programs and processes; good communication and interpersonalskills; proficient use of automated general ledger systems and reporting tools (SAP, SQL, Cognos, ReportNet and BEx);intermediate skills in the development of financial ratios and comparative analysis; thorough understanding ofgeneral accounting principles and accepted standards that enables some evaluation and originality to be displayed onstandard and non-critical matters; and CPA or pursuit of CPA preferred
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
Salary : $58,500 - $97,500