Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports analytical financial planning and reporting for an organization in the fresh produce industry. The position focuses on analyzing financial operating results, supporting forecasts and profitability reviews, and providing insight into revenue, margins, expenses, and working capital. Work is closely coordinated with Finance Manager, CFO, local finance leadership, and market finance leadership to ensure key trends and the impacts of initiatives are reflected accurately in forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager and CFO in reviewing business trends and ensuring key initiatives are accurately reflected in forecasts.
• Analyze financial operating results and explain significant variances, trends, and performance drivers.
• Identify customers and vendors whose performance may be affecting profitability and investigate underlying factors.
• Evaluate revenue, margin, expense, and working-capital trends, and provide relevant findings to finance and business leaders.
• Quantify the expected and realized financial impact of cost-control initiatives.
• Assist local CFO and market CFO with forecast preparation, review, and performance assessment.
• Contribute to quarterly business reviews and the annual operating plan process by preparing analysis and supporting materials.
• Identify opportunities to control costs, reduce expenses, and improve profitability.
• Monitor financial measures and related statistical data, including information that supports price management and cost monitoring.
• Present accurate, timely analysis and recommendations to support planning and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of financial analysis, business analysis, or related experience.
• Strong organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with financial reporting tools and business software; ability to work confidently with financial data and reporting systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial findings to varied audiences.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA degree.
• CPA certification.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and employment details will be provided during the hiring process and may vary based on position, location, and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Employment decisions are made without discrimination and in accordance with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience, and ability to perform the role’s responsibilities.