Financial Analyst
Job Description: Financial Analyst
Date: 4/26/2019
About Sara Lee
Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle. Now, for the first time in over 60 years, Sara Lee is operating independently as Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a collection of four brands- Sara Lee, Van’s, Bistro Collection, and Chef Pierre-united in quality and innovation under new leadership.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. We can’t wait to show you what Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is bringing to the table.
Working for Sara Lee
Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed.
Summary
The Financial Analyst is a key team member who works closely with the Finance team and cross functional partners to ensure that we have timely and accurate budget data. In this role you will partner closely with our business leads and cross functional teams to analyze and impact business results. This position is also responsible for delivering valued information via actual, forecast, and management reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the financial review, analysis and consolidation of actuals and projected financials
- Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements including volume, net sales, segment P&L’s, historical trends, etc.
- Provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets
- Assist in the budgeting and monthly reforecast processes
- Responsible for project work that will rotate and cut across several different finance disciplines, including, but not limited to, Corporate Finance, Supply Chain, Pricing, etc.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders
- Assist finance team with day-to-day activities
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and handle special projects as needed
The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
· 1+ years of finance experience which can include internship experience
· Solid analytical skills and ability to quickly learn analytical modeling tools and techniques
· Knowledge of financial systems and general accounting principles
· Proactive approach with strong problem-solving orientation
· Strong oral and written communication skills, including reporting and presentation skills
· Demonstrated ability to maintain flexibility in an ever-changing environment
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.