Foster Farms LLC

Sr. Financial Analyst

Foster Farms LLC$93K — $117K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial management or accounting with a focus on process improvement
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication, analytical, and self-motivated work ethic
  • Experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary team environments
  • Preferred: 3 years in financial planning & analysis with exposure to consumer products or poultry industries
  • Preferred: Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, and proven presentation skills with varied audience sizes

Responsibilities

  • Assist in analyses and forecasting through P&L, cost center, and variance reviews to uncover cost-saving or revenue generating opportunities
  • Develop and quantify strategic business options and alternative business strategies
  • Conduct business valuation modeling and initiative effectiveness analysis (e.g., promotion effectiveness, bird size initiative)
  • Administer financial criteria for growth, including capacity planning, new products, and capital projects
  • Leverage and support corporate systems such as Demand Planning, Business Warehouse, and Power BI for improved decision-making
  • Provide detailed financial analysis and reporting to support executive decision-making across departments
  • Collaborate with business units and cross-functional teams to structure and deliver financial insights and post-audit initiatives as needed

Benefits

  • Gain experience with a long-standing, reputable organization since 1939
  • Enjoy a family business atmosphere combined with the scale and resources of a large organization
  • Benefit from internal promotion opportunities and varied cross-functional experiences
  • Work in a culture committed to excellence, process improvement, and teamwork
  • Join an inclusive, diverse work environment that values honesty, quality, and service
Full Job Description
Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Range $93,825 to $117,275 per year

The Sr. Financial Analyst will provide financial support to Business Unit Marketing Management and related Sales Management to drive short and long-term business decisions for the purpose of attainment of business unit and Company goals. Create value through relevant and objective insight. Responsible for financial planning and analysis of business results, development of projects, and administration of profit forecasts.

Essential job functions:
  • Assist in business analyses and forecasting to identify potential opportunities in current practices. For example, P&L analysis to recommend cost savings and/or revenue generating opportunities, cost center analysis (freight, marketing, etc.) to recommend cost savings and/or process improvement opportunities, perform variance analysis to identify trends and budget deviations, Information System Analysis to recommend cost savings and/or process improvement/automation opportunities.
  • Participate in developing strategic options with principal responsibility for quantifying alternative business strategies.
  • Participate in business valuation modeling, analysis, and recommendations. (For example, promotion effectiveness, bird size initiative, etc.).
  • Administer financial criteria for growth (capacity planning, new products, and/or businesses opportunities) and cost improvement initiatives (facilities utilization, capital projects, etc.).
  • Utilize and assist in development of corporate systems - past examples include Demand Planning, Business Warehouse, and Power BI.
  • Provide financial analysis and insights to support informed decision-making by management - i.e., meat sourcing and trade-offs.
  • Establish strong partnerships with business units and cross-functional teams to gain understanding of operational challenges and structure information resources accordingly
  • Develop financial reporting required to monitor business outcomes
  • Post-audit initiatives as appropriate.
  • Provide financial analysis support to Executives, Information Systems, Engineering, and Purchasing.

Additional Functions:
  • In the absence of certain key financial positions, may be used as an interim resource.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management or accounting with a demonstrated ability to process improve
  • Proficient with computer applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must be self-motivated, assertive, objective, and resourceful
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Preferred Requirements:
  • 3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis
  • Experience with consumer products, commodities perishable foods, and/or integrated poultry
  • Demonstrated presentation skills with both large and small groups
  • Experience with SAP and Power BI


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

About Foster Farms LLC

Foster Farms is a family-owned company that produces a wide range of fresh and frozen chicken and turkey products. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Livingston, California. Foster Farms operates several processing plants and distribution centers throughout the United States. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and has implemented strict quality control measures to ensure the safety and freshness of its products. Foster Farms is also committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Foster Farms LLC
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1939

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