FINANCIAL ANALYST

Company: Grimmway Enterprises
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: PURPOSE:Perform functions including financial analysis and business process development with the ability to workacross multiple departments including farming, accounting, finance and operations.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Support monthly management reporting and perform variance analysis* Contribute to annual budget process and periodically update financial forecast with business leaders* Proactively identify issues, opportunities, and provide value-added analysis to improve businessperformance and processes* Analyze current growing and harvesting programs and summarize key insights and actions for futureprogram improvement* Support the Agriculture/Finance Team with the creation of processes, tools, and reports that track andanalyze department, division, commodity, and regional data* Create and update business process documents as it relates to financials processes in the agriculturedivision such as month-end financial reporting* Monitor project activities per the plan and communicate status to key stakeholders* Ensure the confidentiality of Grimmway's financial and proprietary information* Performs other duties and projects as assigned by supervisorPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout much of the working day. Ability to occasionally move about inside the office. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.Additional Info: JOB QUALIFICATIONS:* An undergraduate/graduate degree in Business, Ag Business, Finance, Accounting or a related fieldrequired* 2-4 years of finance or accounting related work experience required* Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or mid-tier firm is a plus* Must be detail-oriented, proactive, organized, possess strong analytical skills, and have a commitmentto accuracy* Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills* Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and work well in a team environment* Positive attitude with a team mentality* Flexible and adaptable to change* Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus* Must have a valid driver's license with a clean DMV driving record* Must pass drug/alcohol screen and background checkBenefits: ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES:* Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision* 401k plan with a discretionary match, subject to a vesting schedule* Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Time and Personal Hours* Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs* Subsidized gym membership with InShape health clubs* Free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gym* Tuition discount partnership program with University of La Verne* Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California* Work life balance

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