Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... The Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Alliance applies finance acumen and analytic skills to analyze business results, prepare financial and KPI reporting, provide financial advice to business, and be a business partner to division leadership. Also, apply product costing skill sets to liaise with the cost management team and monitor inventory costs and production variances.
What you will do:
Prepare weekly reporting to summarize current and projected company financial position to include but is not limited to: sales and margin analysis, expense analysis, and working capital analysis. Review financial results weekly with the General Manager and other business and finance leaders. Partner with the cost accounting team to review product costing and maintain production cost variance oversight. Review weekly pricing for accuracy. Assist with capital expenditure requests. Ensure sales, margin, product cost, and freight & storage costs are accurate. Work with business to prepare annual operating plan (AOP) and forecasts, long-term forecasts and the various reports required by management in conjunction with the head office team. Develop and report on key performance indicators for all departments and compare them with other produce divisions. Identify trends and makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies. Possess familiarity with product cost management and standard costing derivation and variance analysis. Analyze data and develop reporting for management usage as appropriate. Adhere to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization. Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books and other literature. Possess ability to manage time effectively and compile information in a timely fashion. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
What you bring to the table: Adherence to Hybrid Work Policy: Adherence to the company's hybrid work policy is an essential function of the Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Alliance position. The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment.
Three or more years of financial or accounting experience with an understanding of cost accounting, and internal controls. Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required Must have knowledge of general ledger accounting, cost accounting and analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and internal control analysis and implementation. Experience manipulating large amounts of data. Knowledge of general accounting cycle, with ability to journalize and reconcile activity that flows through the trial balance. Ability to recognize inaccurate coding, and the ability to understand AP, AR, Payroll, inventory processes. Has great ability to problem solve with accuracy and thoroughness. Mathematical - arithmetic, measures, statistics, money. Knowledge of SAP, Blackline, and Anaplan applications. Self Management - self direction, distraction, repetition, prioritization, fluctuations in workload, ambiguity, and accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments, maintains confidentiality. Reacts well under pressure and approaches others in a tactful manner, possesses an entrepreneurial attitude, strategic visioning capabilities, strong decision making skills and enjoys working in a cross-functional team environment. Must have a strong knowledge base of Microsoft Office products. Must be willing to take on additional tasks and duties when necessary.
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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.
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