Financial Analyst - Fort Worth, TX

At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Finance Analyst based in our Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing plant. This role will have a focus on raw material accounting, loss & labor analysis, inventory control, fixed asset accounting, spare parts, controllable cost control, utility tracking, and internal controls in a continuous improvement environment.  In this role you will support the Plant Controller in the month end close process with clear & concise variance analysis, weekly forecast & annual strategic plan.

• Input/learn/report weekly key performance indicators and ensure their accuracy, understand and communicate impact of these measures to the business.
• Track operations productivity projects, execution, and financial impact.
• Quickly analyze data, identify variances, and benchmark information against other locations.
• Perform plant cost accounting functions with emphasis on month end close, material loss and labor variance analysis, spare parts, fixed assets, and report preparation for use by Corporate HQ and local plant management
• Assists Plant Controller in the preparation, review and analysis of plant level budgets and forecasts.
• Ability to find gaps in financial controls & analysis and develop effective processes, which close the respective shortfalls.
• Review and approve monthly reconciliations for submission to corporate consolidation.
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in extracting data from SAP downloading in Excel for a clear analytical review
• Create SOPs and conduct reviews & request changes as necessary
• Aid Operations to identify, document, and implement solutions for issues within the production process
• Effectively communicate with several plant departments (e.g., packaging, processing, maintenance, etc.)
• Assist in the purchase order process for locally procured goods & services
• Manage and assist with special projects
• Be a key contributor in the annual strategic business plan & rolling forecast for expenses based on forecasted volume
• Manage all aspects of inventory control as it relates to financial impact to the site (cycle count reports, expired materials, obsolete, etc.)
• Assist in weekly production order variance analysis, working with our onsite WMS team
• Perform all other assigned tasks/duties

The salary range for this position is $73k-99k USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field, required.
• Candidates without a completed bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related field, will be considered if they have 5-7 years in a manufacturing environment within a materials, planning, or supply chain type of role and have demonstrated ability to understand and interpret financial budgets and analysis as well as exceptional excel skills. 
• You have a minimum 2 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• You have strong Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), required.    ERP Systems experience (SAP preferred), required.
• You have solid interpersonal, analytical and technical skills, required.
• You have the ability to communicate complex accounting information verbally and in writing, required.
• You have strong attention to detail, possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt and be flexible, required.
• You are resilient, determined and proactively anticipates business needs, required.
• You are able to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment, as business needs dictate.