Financial Analyst

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations. 

Who we need

Reporting to the Plant Controller, we are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Lebanon, Indiana plant. You will play a key role in analyzing operational and financial performance, providing timely reporting, and supporting plant leadership in making data-driven decisions. You will work closely with the Plant Manager, Production, Warehouse, and other site leaders as part of the Indianapolis leadership team, ensuring that operational performance is fully understood from a financial perspective.

This is a full-time hybrid role, with three days onsite at our plant in Lebanon, Indiana and two days remote each week. 

What’s in it for you

Impact. You will provide the analysis that drives decision-making across production, inventory, and plant spending. Your work will directly support the plant leadership team in understanding financial results, identifying variances, and reducing waste.

Exposure. You will work closely with operations, production, and warehouse leadership every day. As part of a small on-site finance team that is connected to a larger corporate group, you will gain both depth and breadth of experience.

Career development. This role provides a clear path to more senior responsibilities within finance. You will gain exposure to costing, material usage, and variance analysis, as well as opportunities to support sales reporting. You will have the chance to develop automation solutions, improve data reporting, and build presentations for leadership, giving you visibility across the organization.

How you will make an impact:  

• Analyze operational performance. You will report results against budget to operations managers, prepare statistical and financial reporting, and provide insights that are timely and accurate.
• Monitor production runs. You will analyze raw materials and packaging consumption, focusing on quality, inventory, and cost. You will collaborate with the management team to identify and explain causes of waste, scrap, and discrepancies.
• Provide financial insights. You will develop and optimize financial models, reporting templates, and tools to streamline efficiency in daily and monthly tasks. You will analyze plant spend and production variances, ensuring clear communication of financial results.
• Support the month-end close. You will prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end analytics that reflect plant performance. You will consolidate results into reports and presentations for site leadership, adding commentary that translates data into insights.
• Leverage data storytelling. You will transform complex financial data into meaningful and actionable insights. You will present findings, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend improvements.
• Partner with plant leaders. You will update and analyze plant expenses, review them with department managers, and support costing and inventory teams with consolidated reporting.
• Assist with planning. You will support monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and year-end audit and close activities.
• Drive improvement. You will identify opportunities to streamline reporting and automate data presentation, helping the team operate more efficiently.

What you bring:

• The education and experience. You have a degree in Accounting or Finance. A CPA or CMA designation, or active candidacy, is an asset. You have financial analyst experience, ideally in manufacturing or inventory management. You excel at analyzing data to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements. You are confident in variance analysis, profit and loss (P&L) statements, costing, and inventory management.
• The technical skills. You are highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including queries, VLOOKUPs, and PivotTables. You have experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred). You have worked with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik, and can use them to enhance reporting and cost tracking. You are proficient in PowerPoint and able to prepare clear and compelling presentations.
• The interpersonal skills. You have professional written and verbal skills and believe in empowering the business with clear communication. You are detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive in solving problems in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. You can communicate financial insights clearly and present findings to plant leadership. You can build trusting and influential relationships across all teams. You are prepared to grow into a role where you will present findings to senior leadership. You have a deep appreciation for diverse experiences and approaches.  

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

We support and care for our employees and their families. 

Benefits and perks we offer include comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and long term disability. 

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest. 

What you can expect from our interview process:

1. A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company.
2. A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of our Human Resources team. You will discuss your analytical skills and experience optimizing financial processes.
3. A in-person 2-hour meeting with the Finance team, followed by members of the leadership team to learn more about our growth strategy and how your role will align with the organization’s needs. 

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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