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Finance Analyst - West Jordan

  • United States
  • WEST JORDAN
  • On-site
  • USD 70000.00-95000.00
  • Permanent Full-Time
  • Posted: 1 Nov 2024
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Finance Analyst - West Jordan

About the job

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Finance Analyst based in West Jordan, Utah to support the finance team in a fresh yogurt manufacturing plant.  This role will have a focus on raw material accounting, loss & labor analysis, inventory control, fixed asset accounting, spare parts, controllable cost control, utility tracking, and internal controls in a continuous improvement environment.  In this role you will support the Plant Controller in the monthly close process with clear & concise variance analysis, weekly forecast & annual strategic plan. 

 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Input/learn/report weekly key performance indicators and ensure their accuracy, understand and communicate impact of these measures to the business.
  • Track operations productivity projects, execution, and financial impact.
  • Quickly analyze data, identify variances and benchmark information against other locations.
  • Perform plant cost accounting functions with emphasis on month end close, material loss and labor variance analysis, spare parts, fixed assets and report preparation for use by Corporate HQ and local plant management
  • Assists Plant Controller in the preparation, review and analysis of plant level budgets and forecasts.
  • Ability to find gaps in financial controls & analysis and develop effective processes, which close the respective shortfalls.
  • Review and approve monthly reconciliations for submission to corporate consolidation.
  • Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in extracting data from SAP downloading in Excel for a clear analytical review
  • Create SOPs and conduct reviews & request changes as necessary
  • Aid Operations to identify, document, and implement solutions for issues within the production process
  • Effectively communicate with several plant departments (e.g., packaging, processing, maintenance, etc.)
  • Assist in the purchase order process for locally procured goods & services
  • Manage and assist with special projects
  • Be a key contributor in the annual strategic business plan & rolling forecast for expenses based on forecasted volume
  • Perform all other assigned tasks/duties

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

 

About you

 

  • You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field, required. 
  • You have a minimum 2 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.  
  • You have strong Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), required.    ERP Systems experience (SAP preferred), required. 
  • You have solid interpersonal, analytical and technical skills, required. 
  • You have the ability to communicate complex accounting information verbally and in writing, required. 
  • You have strong attention to detail, possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt and be flexible, required. 
  • You are resilient, determined and proactively anticipates business needs, required. 
  • You are able to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment, as business needs dictate.  
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About Danone

 

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

 

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. 

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