Senior Financial Analyst

TITLE: Senior Financial Analyst

REPORTS TO: Plant Controller

LOCATION: Wausau, WI

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you're starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, President, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi's, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity-and we're building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, don't let that stop you from applying! We're eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact!

From your PASSION to ours

As a Senior Financial Analyst, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to supporting the financial planning and reporting processes for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and labor at the plant. The role includes maintaining the integrity of all financial policies, maintaining internal controls, establishing operating budgets, and accurately forecasting and reporting financial performance. Additionally, the Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with the commercialization team, frontline leaders, and the management team to align duties with the company's goals and values.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Support delivery of financial target for the plant by developing controllable cost productivity pipeline, analyzing costs to drive reductions, creating action plans to close gaps
• Assist with annual budget, ensuring accurate costs by department/cost component and accurate creation of financial standards (BOM/routings)
• Ensure completion of month end close requirements (journal entries, SAP) and monthly reporting of results including analysis of the drivers of results
• Contribute to weekly reporting of actual and forecasted costs (raw, ingredients, packaging, and labor), including the development and distribution of reports to plant manufacturing management
• Provide oversight and auditing of operational BOM accuracy throughout the year. Works with the plant on all BOM changes, operational & financial and sets up all new materials in SAP
• Work with commercialization team as required to develop new product costing models; monitor and analyze new product startups at plant
• Be an active member and contributor to plant manager and leadership team, including training and feedback to users of financial information and support of frontline leaders
• Establish and maintain internal controls consistent with corporate requirements and good business practice
• Show support for all department and plant initiatives, including quality and safety
• Volunteer to lead or co-lead initiatives

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Majors in Accounting/Finance are preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years in accounting/ finance experience is required.
• Strong ERP and financial system SAP background
• Proficient with software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including the ability to create, modify and ensure accuracy of complex spreadsheets

Certifications and specific knowledge

• Knowledge of general accounting and cost accounting are required.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally- recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.