Lead Analyst, Finance
Orrville, OH  / Akron, OH  / Cleveland, OH 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description

Why Smucker is the Place for You

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through:

  • Our Total Reward benefits program - includes competitive health and financial benefits that reflect your needs at different life stages, and a continued commitment to empower flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities to help you thrive.

  • Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop - beyond functional job-based education, we promote well-rounded development and encourage a spirit of continuous learning as part of our commitment to help you realize your professional goals.

  • Our continued progress on the journey to become the inclusive and diverse organization we expect to be supporting equity across our communities. We firmly believe that an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.

Your Opportunity

Play a key role in developing forecasts, analyzing results and planning cycles for our Supply Chain and Procurement teams.

In this role you will:

  • Support the Procurement Function through the Annual Standard Cost development process.Ensure accuracy of submitted costs as they are foundational to the COPS Annual Financial Plan.

  • Explain key drivers of year-over-year changes and future Commodity market outlook to Procurement Leadership and SBA Finance partners.

  • Provide analytical data and support to the Commodity Buyers on actual, forecasted, and planned performance.

  • Partner with the Buyers to build a thorough monthly PPV forecast.Explain key drivers of forecasted variances to Procurement Leadership and SBA Finance partners in monthly presentations and reporting.

  • Take responsibility for the PPV forecast submission to Hyperion.Support team members in Cost Bridge preparation, including reconciliation of expectations and commentary on drivers.

  • Align with the Hedge Accounting team on Commodity performance/outlook and ensure consistent reporting/communication is delivered to Procurement and Finance.

  • Model "what if" scenarios and provide financial metrics related to major commodity price movements impacting the SBAs and/or Brands.

  • Participate in the evaluation of Savings Projects / Transformation Initiatives and track performance through implementation to completion.

  • Cross-train with the Lead Analyst responsible for the Green Coffee Commodity for the purpose of identifying standardization opportunities and to provide for business continuity.

Is this the Role for You?

Are you interested in leveraging your financial acumen to support some of the most iconic Smucker brands? Check out our requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 3+ years of accounting or finance experience

  • Experience in Supply Chain Accounting or Supply Chain Finance

  • Proven organizational skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

Learn More About Working at Smucker

  • Our Total Rewards Benefits Program

  • Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business

  • Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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