Financial Analyst

At Schwan’s Company, the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table. Around here, every job matters, every voice counts, and every person contributes in a big way. We look to you to execute business, build relationships, and take pride in your work because at Schwan’s, you lead the way, and we value what you bring. Our passion is our food. Our secret is our people.

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Freschetta® pizza and Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™; Pagoda® and bibigo Asian-style snacks and Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more.

We are hiring an early career Financial Analyst to support our food manufacturing facilities in Marshall, MN. We are open to new graduates with Finance or Accounting degrees and limited experience including interns is helpful. We're looking for someone who is great at analyzing problems, staying organized, and working both independently and as part of a team. If you’re someone who enjoys figuring things out and can manage your own tasks while also collaborating with others, you might be a great fit for this role.

Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the manager, you will assist in conducting and documenting complex financial analysis projects
• Assist with monthly close which may include accounting accruals and journal entries, analyzing cost and expense-related accounts, preparing schedules and reports.
• Completes projects associate with driving business results.
• Prepares schedules and analyses for internal and external use, as required.
• Prepares and analyzes management reports including historical cost analyses, daily production performance, maintenance and supply spend, overtime reports, and budget vs. actual comparisons, others as required.
• Reviews plant policies, manufacturing statements and journal entries to ensure compliance with corporate policies and guidelines.
• Assists with the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan. Assists with the preparation of plant monthly and annual performance forecasts.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries for cost center and cost element/account classifications.
• Assists plant functional groups in proper transactional processes to ensure accurate cost and inventory records.
• Applies and interprets generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assists in the preparation or gathering of schedules for independent auditors as required.
• May perform additional accounting tasks/analyses in areas such as fixed assets, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, etc., as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or experience in a finance or accounting focused role
• Basic understanding of financial analysis and accounting policies, procedures, programs, and processes
• Basic skills in the development of financial ratios and comparative analysis, or ability to learn
• Basic understanding of general accounting principles and accepted standards
• Possess analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and work effectively within team setting
• MS Office Suite experience, including Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or exposure to a manufacturing environment with costing, inventory, supply chain knowledge a plus!
• Basic knowledge of automated general ledger systems and reporting tools preferred, but we can train you! (such as; SAP SQL Cognos ReportNet and BEx)

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Food Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.