Financial Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a finance professional to support profit management, financial forecasting, and performance reporting in the fresh produce industry. This role helps leaders understand operating results, identify emerging trends, and evaluate opportunities to improve profitability. Strong analytical skills, sound financial judgment, and the ability to communicate findings clearly are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance manager or CFO in preparing forecasts that accurately reflect business trends and the financial impact of key initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operating results, identifying trends and explaining factors that influence revenue, margin, expenses, and working capital.
• Identify underperforming customers and vendors and assess the key drivers of their profitability.
• Quantify the financial impact of cost-control initiatives and help monitor progress against expected outcomes.
• Partner with local and market CFOs to support forecast preparation, review, and performance discussions.
• Contribute financial analysis and reporting to quarterly business reviews and the annual operating plan process.
• Identify opportunities to control costs, reduce expenses, and improve financial performance.
• Monitor relevant cost, product, frequency, and statistical information to support pricing and profitability analysis.
• Prepare clear, accurate analyses and communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• MBA degree preferred.
• Five or more years of financial analysis, business analysis, or related experience.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Strong organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with financial reporting tools and computer applications; experience working with financial data and reporting systems is important.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify meaningful trends, and explain findings to stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance leaders and business partners.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to accuracy when handling financial information.

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible employees are offered a benefits and compensation package in accordance with company policies and applicable plan terms. Specific offerings, eligibility requirements, and enrollment details are shared during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and without discrimination based on any status protected by law. Applicants and employees are considered based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the role’s essential responsibilities.