Senior Financial Analyst - Ole Mexican Food

At Ole, our mission is to produce the finest Authentic Mexican inspired products with an unwavering commitment to quality and freshness. We believe that holding a seat at your dinner table is the ultimate compliment, and we strive to help families create wholesome, fun, and authentic eating experiences.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst position reports to the Finance Manager or VP of Finance. This position will work independently on aspects of Ole�s entities related to Company strategic growth initiatives and special projects, as well as the financial planning and analysis process to support decision making in line with the Strategic Plan for Ole. Additionally, the position will be an integral part of the Finance team, contributing to monthly reporting and analysis, annual budgeting, and developing an overall finance strategy for the organization. This role will also be exposed to and contribute on higher-level projects that will inform the analysis of future business decisions.

Job Requirements:

• Lead financial evaluation of strategic initiatives, including financial and operational modeling, acquisition analysis, and business due diligence as well as assist with ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Assist Finance Manager in developing a detailed annual plan and the latest estimate for Ole�s entities.
• Execute budget and financial packages and related analysis for presentation to Ole Leadership Teams.
• Collaborate with other key functional areas to develop an understanding of business to facilitate planning, forecasting, and analysis to build detailed income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. Spearhead presentation of results and findings.
• Analyze and observe trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures. Provides explanations and recommendations for monthly and quarterly variances to plan and prior year and uses insights to support planning and forecasting efforts.
• Critical thought partner with an eye towards financial impact in areas such as S&OP (Supply and Operations Planning), new product development, new customer analysis, and new markets.
• Developing financial models that forecast business outcomes and profits.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills/Experience:

• BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial planning and analysis; experience in investment banking, M&A, corporate development, manufacturing companies preferred. FP&A
• Extensive experience analyzing data and financial modeling to propose informed solutions.
• Strong business analysis and process reengineering skills with an ability to work independently on highlevel projects and structure analysis around ambiguous questions.
• Robust proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Great Plains or other ERP system preferred
• Must be curious about how things can be optimized and be committed to continuous improvement in a dynamic industry and a willingness to share plans to make it happen.
• Handson analytical approach with a proven track record to build, convey, and optimally deploy financial strategies in a style that encourages root cause analysis and creative problem solving.
• Communicate financial results and make recommendations on actions needed to meet targets.
• Drive consistent application of established financial controls.
• Perform financial analyses to identify and support cost reduction, capital, or other opportunities.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, analyze monthly variances, and help develop forecasts and budgets.
• Communicate financial results and make recommendations on actions needed to meet targets.
• Drive consistent application of established financial controls.
• Perform financial analyses to identify and support cost reduction, capital, or other opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance