Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst. SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc., a subsidiary of Schwan's Company seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Marshall, Minnesota. This position, under limited supervision, is responsible for conducting and documenting complex financial analysis projects. Report, analyze, forecast and interpret financial, operating data. This may include profit/loss analysis, cost analysis, market niche reporting, regional performance assessments, customer proposals, rate of return, depreciation and any other ad-hoc analysis of interest to management. Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual financial plan which may include functional area specific modeling, time-series analysis and graphic presentation of both operating and financial data. Prepare complex financial analysis reports in a timely and accurate manner; and complete individual analytical projects in satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines. Interpret and apply policies and procedures to new situations. Advise on and recommend to management desirable operational adjustments and interpret budget to actual variance. May perform ROI analysis investments. Develop operating metrics. Review performance to plan and conduct prior year's variance analysis. Review business unit financial statements and policies to ensure compliance with corporate policies and guidelines. Assist other Finance and organizational areas with financial matters as required and may serve as a mentor and evaluator of lower-level staff. Other duties, as assigned. Must have proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. Requirements - Education: master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Business Administration with a concentration in Finance or a closely related field OR a bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Business Administration with a concentration in Finance or a closely related field. Experience: For candidates with a qualifying master's degree - must have at least one year of experience as a Financial Analyst, Budget Management Analyst, Business Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Cost Analyst or Operations Research Analyst - Finance performing financial analysis forecasting at a manufacturing company, including but not limited to a manufacturer of food products. Financial analysis and forecasting must include experience financial modeling and methodology for manufacturing cost and return on investment and cost forecast for business plan based on demand production and cost of production. For candidates with a qualifying bachelor's degree - must have at least three years of experience as a Financial Analyst, Budget Management Analyst, Business Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Cost Analyst or Operations Research Analyst - Finance performing financial analysis forecasting at a manufacturing company, including but not limited to a manufacturer of food products. Financial analysis and forecasting must include experience financial modeling and methodology for manufacturing cost and return on investment and cost forecast for business plan based on demand production and cost of production. This work may be performed remotely from home or office anywhere in the U.S., including its headquarters in Marshall, Minnesota. Interested candidates should apply on-line at www.schwansjobs.com. This fully remote position is for full-time employment by SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc. at its headquarters in Marshall, Minnesota. EOE.