What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst II position at Post Holdings?
Brand : Post Consumer Brands
Categories : Finance
Locations : Lakeville, Minnesota
Position Type : Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible : No
Req ID : 26205
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea : To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news. Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America. Location Description Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minn. is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America. Responsibilities As a Financial Analyst II, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's decision-making through financial analysis and insights. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that financial data is accurately analyzed, reported, and leveraged to optimize business performance and profitability. Key Responsibilities : Analyze and report against monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for your business area(s) Develop and maintain cost models, forecasts, and budgets for your business support area(s) Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements across operational processes Work with business partners to develop and manage annual operating budgets, ensuring alignment with company targets Support the forecasting process by tracking performance and updating financial projections as needed Collaborate with various business partners to gather and validate data Partner with senior management to assess business performance and offer financial guidance for decision-making Provide financial modeling and analysis for special projects, including capital expenditures, new product introductions, and process optimization initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; 2 years of experience in financial analysis Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g., TM1, ERP, Tableau) Experience working with large data sets and creating reports Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
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