At least one year of finance or accounting experience is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the assigned tasks, is required.
Ability to interpret files from cross-functional departments.
Attention to detail, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, self-motivate, and make proactive decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to use advanced Excel functions, including formulas, pivot tables, and graphs.
Ability to create informative and effective reports.
Professional proficiency in English, including reading, understanding, and communicating information effectively.
Ability to sit for up to approximately two hours at a time.
Ability to comply with company food safety policies, FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Responsibilities
Assist with projects related to company profitability, including margin analysis, pricing, brokerage, and trade spending data integrity.
Assist with variance analysis for monthly budget versus actual spending.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Assist with monthly reporting cycles and forecasting.
Assist with the annual budgeting cycle.
Review reports and data for accuracy and reasonableness, and bring attention to issues.
Support the Finance team with ad hoc reporting.
Enter data into trade promotion management software and work with large data sets.
Perform routine audits and maintain the accuracy of pricing software and pricing within trade promotion software.
Operate equipment safely and in a food-safe manner.
Report food safety and quality concerns to supervisors or the department manager.
Perform other assigned duties and tasks.
Desired Qualifications
At least one year of finance or accounting experience.
Department: Finance
Location: On-site
Shift: Day, Monday - Friday; Full-Time
Wage: $78,000 - $82,000 annually, based on experience
Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone.
Position Overview: The Junior Financial Analyst assists with projects related to company profitability, including, but not limited to, margin analysis, pricing, brokerage, and trade spending data integrity.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists with variance analysis for monthly budget versus actual spending.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Assists with creating and reviewing monthly reporting cycles and forecasting.
Assists with annual budgeting cycle.
Reviews reports and data for accuracy and reasonableness and brings attention to issues.
Supports Finance team with various ad hoc reporting.
Conducts data entry in trade promotion management software, proficiency working with large data sets.
Performs routine audits and maintain accuracy of pricing software and pricing within trade promotion software
Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
This position reports to the Senior Financial Analyst.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to interpret files from cross functional departments.
Skilled in paying close attention to detail.
Ability to self-motivate and proactively make decisions.
Skilled in organization and planning.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Skilled in using Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to use advanced Excel functions, including but not limited to formulas, pivot tables, and graphs.
Skilled in creating informative and effective reports.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate information effectively in English with professional proficiency.
Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
Education and Experience:
1 or more years of finance or accounting experience preferred, AND
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; OR
Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.
Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to sit for up to approximately two hours at a time.
Work Environment:
The primary environment for this position is in an office setting. There are no adverse conditions associated with this environment.
Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.