FP&A Analyst
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Griffith Foods is hiring an FP&A Analyst to support expense planning, forecasting, and cost analysis for the region. The role involves developing expense forecasts, analyzing trends, preparing reports, and collaborating with business units.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed expense forecasts
- Assist in the annual budgeting process focusing on expense related inputs
- Analyze expense trends and identify opportunities to optimize costs
- Prepare detailed expense reports, variance analyses, and dashboards
- Partner with functional leaders to monitor and manage expense budgets
- Support implementation and enforcement of expense policies
- Conduct scenario modeling to assess financial impact of changes
- Contribute to broader FP&A projects and process improvements
Requirements
- Experience in expense planning, forecasting, and cost analysis
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Proficiency in financial systems and Excel
- Ability to partner with functional leaders
- Knowledge of expense governance and control
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Company Overview
- Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet.
- As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of 'We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World'.
- The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
Key Responsibilities
- Expense Planning and Forecasting: Develop and maintain detailed expense forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with regional financial goals. Assist in the annual budgeting process, focusing on expense related inputs and assumptions.
- Cost Analysis and Optimization: Analyze expense trends and identify opportunities to optimize costs while maintaining operational efficiency. Provide actionable recommendations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve resource allocation.
- Reporting and Financial Insights: Prepare detailed expense reports, variance analyses, and dashboards for the regional head of FP&A and other stakeholders. Deliver insights on expense drivers, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision making.
- Collaboration with Business Units: Partner with functional leaders (e.g., operations, HR, IT) to monitor and manage their expense budgets. Facilitate discussions to ensure alignment on spending priorities and compliance with financial targets.
- Expense Governance and Control: Support the implementation and enforcement of expense policies and guidelines across the region. Monitor adherence to budgetary controls and flag potential issues or discrepancies.
- Scenario Modeling and Risk Assessment: Conduct scenario modeling to assess the financial impact of potential changes in expense related factors. Identify and communicate risks associated with variances or unplanned expenses.
- Support for Regional FP&A Initiatives: Contribute to broader FP&A projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, or strategic planning. Act as a subject matter expert for expense management within the regional FP&A team.
- Data Integrity and Process Improvement: Ensure the accuracy and consistency of expense data within financial systems. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of expense management workflows.
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