McCain Foods · 5 hours ago
Finance, Operations Analyst - Othello
McCain Foods is a global family-owned company focused on creating exceptional work experiences. The Operations Analyst serves as the key finance representative at their location, responsible for day-to-day financial activities, plant performance analysis, forecasting, and budgets.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingFood TrucksSnack Food
Responsibilities
Perform distribution of usage variance (labor, energy, and material) daily or as required
Ensure clean cut-off of process orders daily, weekly, and monthly
Analyze plant variances and report findings to plant management and operations finance weekly
Complete energy report for fuel, electricity, and water monthly
Reconcile cost report labor and energy to the general ledger monthly
Good understanding of transaction/inventory flow and financial impact/posting
Prepare journal entries during month-end close
Responsible for updating plant variance forecast including explanations, bill of material changes, and bill of material maintenance
Perform inventory audits of raw, ingredient, packaging, and spare parts quarterly
Collaborate with maintenance to identify excess/obsolete spare parts quarterly, with plant management to identify cost savings opportunities at the plant, and with McCain Business Services to complete tasks timely and accurately
Lead the development of the annual operating budget for the responsible plant
Walk the plant floor to examine waste streams and opportunities for financial performance improvement
Consistently demonstrates the 4 key leadership principles; customer obsessed, think big and plan ahead, bring out the best in our people, and we act like owners
Other projects/duties as assigned or needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (required)
Strong technical, analytical, and systems skills - Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint (required)
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects
Must be able to investigate complex issues and resolve problems
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
Preferred
Relevant work experience in manufacturing environment (preferred)
1-2+ years of work experience in cost accounting (preferred)
Experience/knowledge of SAP & PowerBI (nice to have)
Benefits
Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
Retirement savings benefits
Leave support including medical, family and bereavement
Vacation and holidays
Company-supported volunteering time
Mental health resources
Company
McCain Foods
McCain Foods is a family-owned business and manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks
Funding
Current Stage
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