About this opportunity
Johnsonville lists this Senior Financial Analyst - Operations (Salm) opportunity in remote, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the "partnership" concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI. In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country's most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners! Apply today and discover your opportunity to grow with us.
Position Overview
As the Sr. Financial Analyst - Operations at our Denmark campus, you'll have the chance to collaborate closely with our facility leadership teams, who are all about member development, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who can bring their product costing expertise and leadership skills to the table, helping to spot key financial opportunities and lead impactful improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Build relationships with all levels at the plant, including the core leadership team, team leaders and operations members
Live the Johnsonville Way by getting everyone involved to meet business goals; be a role model and coach to help them succeed
Turn data into valuable insights; help explain the "what" (the facts), "why" (the drivers and trends), "so what" (ask thoughtful questions and use relationships to drive improvement), and "what's next" (next steps)
Help create simple, clear dashboards and turn numbers into a meaningful message; connect that message to themes people can easily relate to and understand.
Help with forecasting and the annual budgeting process for the Denmark campus and ensure that the facility processes are streamlined and align with overall company processes
Assist in ensuring that the facility cost savings pipelines meet expectations for current and future years
Partner with the Plant Controller to assess new business opportunities; help provide insights on proposed capital projects (like IRR, cost savings, and post-mortems) and productivity projects (focused on continuous improvement).
Identify best practices and collaborate with the Plant Controller to roll them out across the network
Support the development of procedures and controls to ensure accurate product costs and reliable inventory management
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required
Experience Five (5) years of cost accounting and analytics experience, required Analytical experience in a manufacturing, food or consumer packaged goods environment, strongly preferred
CMA is a plus
Experience working with and/or creating meaningful operational reports and guiding operations members on how to understand and use financial data
Leadership experience is a plus
Skills Great at communicating and making financial information easy to understand
Strong computer skills (Intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and if you've worked with SAP, that's a plus!
Skilled at analyzing data, spotting trends, and coming up with action plans or recommendations
Other Requirements
Benefits and Compensation
Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies. Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship no or in the future.
Salm Partners is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
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Worksite address
remote, WI, 54208, US
Who can apply
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