What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Stahlbush Island Farms?
Are you passionate about finance and ready to make a meaningful impact in the Food industry? Stahlbush is seeking a dynamic Finance professional to join our Finance team, driving financial planning and analysis. Additional Information: This role will observe a 5 day in office model and be based in Corvallis, OR.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assist in financial planning and forecasting to predict current and future performance, providing actionable insights
- Provide financial insights into COGS drivers, margin performance, and help in identifying opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process by preparing monthly forecasts and contributing to annual budget planning
- Prepare and review monthly management reporting packages with budget-to-actual analysis, including variance commentary to identify trends and discrepancies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, Accounting, etc.) to gather necessary data and help ensure alignment with financial targets
- Conduct financial analysis of product lines or segments, including pricing, product mix, and production variance, providing actionable insights to management
- Enhance financial tools and reporting processes using Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems, ensuring greater efficiency, accuracy and automation (where applicable)
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial data is reflected in reports and forecasts, contributing to month-end closing processes (need based)
- Support financial aspects of strategic initiatives, including evaluating capital projects or new business ventures (e.g., new product lines or market entry)
- Assist in developing financial tools and reports, helping improve accuracy and timeliness of key financial data (inventory, costing, AR/AP, etc.)
- Provide ad-hoc reporting support for special projects, new product lines, or market expansion initiatives
- Contribute to cross-functional projects, offering financial analysis support as needed
- Perform GM breakdowns and analysis (RM, labor, overheads, etc.) to identify variances and cost-saving opportunities
- Assist in building and maintaining cash flow projections and developing financial scenario models to evaluate business performance
- Assist in working capital optimization by supporting inventory management, AR/AP, and cash flow analysis
- Calculate and analyze key financial ratios (e.g., inventory turnover, cost per unit, margin analysis)
- Support financial model creation and provide assistance in long-term financial projections (e.g., 5-year models)
- Contribute to month-end close process, including providing backup for financial data and variance explanations as needed.
- This position has been identified as holding responsibility for food safety and quality of the company. This responsibility extends over all shifts.
- During absence, the following position serves as coverage to this position: VP of Strategic Planning and Analysis
- Advanced understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis concepts, principles, and practices.
- Excellent ability to interpret financial statements
- Excellent understanding of Accounting and Financial systems
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Dynamics SL. Experience in SQL access for data
- Able to identify improved methods of performing database management, and analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn about business
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, business finance, or operations finance
- Prior experience in the food, ag, manufacturing, or CPG industry strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory flow, and financial KPIs
- Advanced Excel skills required; proficiency in ERP systems, Macros and Power BI or similar tools a plus
- Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CPA a plus)
- Comfortable working in a lean, hands-on environment with broad responsibilities