Overview

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Department: Finance

Location: Hybrid - Milwaukie, OR

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8-hour Day Shift

Wage: $48.81 - $64.31 per hour, depending on years of experience

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

 Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone. 

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401k, Profit Sharing Program, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 
• Paid Holidays & Vacation 
• 25% Retail Store Discount 
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Childcare Discounts 
• And MORE! 

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. 

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination 

Position Overview: The Senior Financial Analyst assists the Finance Manager and Director of Finance with projects related to company profitability and reporting, including, but not limited to, monthly reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, review of product margins, and overall profitability. 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions: 

• Analyzes complex financial information to provide accurate and timely results and recommendations to management for decision making purposes. 
• Performs margin review on customers and products; produces and monitors various sales KPIs. 
• Assists Finance Manager with annual budget and quarterly forecast estimates, as well as departmental budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis.
• Helps develop new reports with large datasets to translate results into meaningful metrics and insights. 
• Monitors data to identify changes in financial and business trends. 

• Provides insight into current reporting capabilities and identifies opportunities for improvement. 
• Reviews reports and data for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness and brings attention to issues.
• Works as a part of a team to help meet monthly goals. 
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner. 
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Effective problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work effectively with a team using direct communication, respect, creativity, and emotional intelligence. 
• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines. 
• Skilled in paying close attention to detail. 
• Ability to balance multiple needs and priorities. 
• Ability to collaborate with all departments and staff within the company. 
• Ability to self-motivate and proactively make decisions. 
• Ability to adapt to changes, problems, and shifting priorities. 
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights. 
• Skilled in using Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• Ability to use advanced Excel functions, including but not limited to formulas, pivot tables, and graphs. 
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. 
• In-depth understanding of GAAP and best practices. 
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate information effectively in English with professional proficiency. 
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination. 
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None. 
• This position reports to the Finance Manager. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• 8 or more years of finance or accounting experience, AND 
• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting; OR 
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks. 

Preferred Skills 

• Proficient in using ERP and supporting software. 
• Skilled in using business intelligence tools, including data warehouses, visualization tools, and relational database systems. 
• Knowledge of consumer packaged goods accounting needs. 

Willing to Train 

• Internal processes, systems, and procedures. 

Physical Demands:  

• Position requires the ability to sit for up to approximately 2 hours at a time. 

Work Environment:  

• The primary environment for this position is in an office setting or remote. There are no adverse conditions associated with this environment. 
• This position may occasionally spend a small amount of time within the production and warehouse areas of the facility.
• Remote work may be available as an option. 
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.