Senior Financial Analyst, Supply Chain

Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst develops financial reporting, models, and analysis supporting supply chain and operations functions. This role partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Plant Leadership, Accounting, and Finance teams to evaluate operational performance, identify cost drivers, support monthly close and forecasting, and translate supply chain activity into clear financial insights.

Responsibilities include long-range planning (LRP), annual operating planning (AOP), forecasting, standard costing, inventory analysis, cost of goods sold (COGS), working capital, cost savings initiatives, capital project analysis, monthly business reviews, and management reporting. The role also helps improve supply chain finance processes, reporting, and analytical tools to strengthen visibility, accountability, and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed financial reporting and analysis for assigned areas of the business to identify issues, trends, and opportunities.
• Support the month-end close and forecast processes, including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support long-range planning, annual planning, and monthly forecasting processes.
• Develop reporting and models based on business needs.
• Enhance financial storytelling through volume, price, and mix analysis (VPM).
• Support multi-entity, category, and customer structures by partnering across the finance team to provide required analytical support.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and support special projects and other departmental needs.
• Act as a subject matter expert for implementation and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s EPM system.
• Develop and deliver financial training to cross-functional teams.
• Document departmental policies and procedures as requested.
• Uphold the organization’s Food Safety and Quality Policy, including compliance with all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participation in required training.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA or CPA is a plus.

Experience

• 3+ years of related experience in finance, preferably in a consumer-packaged goods or retailer environment.

Skills

• Financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Proficiency across the P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet; treasury knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing financials, including sales, trade, cost of goods sold, and SG&A.
• Cost and general accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Proficiency with ERP, EPM, and/or manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work independently on a wide variety of projects.
• Understanding of the basic fundamentals of supply chain management and production.

Communication and Analytical Abilities

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to transform sales, plant, and/or operations activity into financial data and reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and understand financial reporting and data.
• Ability to apply financial acumen to a plant.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Bay Area, California compensation: $85,600 to $128,400

• Other locations will be subject to a lower range.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Mental health support for employees and their families.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Financial wellness support at no cost.
• Referral rewards and scholarship program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for vacations and sick days.
• 9 paid US Holidays annually.
• Product discount reimbursement.
• Remote gym discounts.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel

Limited travel (less than 10%) is expected with this position.

Work Environment

The employee may sometimes be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must be comfortable spending time in a plant environment. An understanding of the plant and operations is essential to the success of this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.