Finance Analyst

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold\u00ae, Brownberry\u00ae or Oroweat\u00ae bread? A Thomas\u2019\u00ae English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee\u00ae, Entenmann\u2019s\u00ae or Marinela\u00ae cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-LF1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $54,800 - $71,300 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k \u0026amp; Company Match Position Summary: Primary Objective : The Financial Analyst is responsible for analytical and operational support of financial management at BBU for key areas of Supply Chain Logistics.\u00a0 Overview : The Analyst will ensure the accuracy of all processes in support of properly accounting for and reporting on Logistics costs and activities for BBU. This work will include supporting monthly close processes, annual budget build, expense validation, and ad-hoc reporting.\u00a0The Analyst will need to build relationships across various business units and with other internal partners to ensure completeness and reasonableness of all day-to-day business activities and their related financial impacts. This position reports to the SC Logistics Finance Director for BBU. Key Job Responsibilities: Support month and year-end close processes for Supply Chain Logistics to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial results Manage system validation of transportation activities with third party audit platform Contribute to the post close operational analysis to identify and evaluate variances and provide narratives to leadership and business partners Compile and analyze key performance indicators Assist in developing new processes and procedures to ensure the most efficient management of overall information collection, consolidation and communication relative to critical Supply Chain Logistics activities Other duties as assigned Key Behavioral Competencies: Motivated self-directed associate with a strong desire to deliver results and impact the business Highly collaborative team player with mindset to continually improve processes and results Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (Advanced Excel skills are highly preferred) Excellent Communication skills Highly Organized Ability to work well under pressure Education and Work History: Bachelor\u0027s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business-related field preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted. 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting Ability to work independently and participate as a team player in a cross-functional environment Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong analytical, problem solving and accounting skills Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven, multi-tasking environment Physical Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u00a0Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to use a variety of communication methods on frequent basis. Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment printers, fax, phone etc. Able to sit, stand, stoop and have use of hand motor coordination regularly. Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time on periodic basis. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.