Analyst Finance

Posted 5 Days Ago
Springdale, AR, USA
In-Office
Junior
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, close activities, variance analysis, reconciliations, and operational performance reviews across manufacturing facilities. Develops Power BI and Excel reporting solutions, automates recurring processes, uses approved AI tools responsibly, supports planning cycles, and partners with finance and operations teams. Ensures SOX and internal control compliance while translating financial and operational data into actionable insights.
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Position Summary

Join a high-impact finance team that directly supports decision-making across 33 manufacturing facilities within Prepared Foods Supply Chain. As a Finance Analyst, you will transform financial and operational data into meaningful reporting and actionable insights that help Finance Managers, Directors, and plant leaders evaluate performance and drive results. Reporting to the Finance Manager, Reporting, Analysis & Controls, this role supports weekly and month-end close activities, forecasting, and performance reporting while developing expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, cost drivers, and variance analysis. This position is ideal for an early-career finance professional who is eager to learn how manufacturing operations influence profitability and interested in leveraging Power BI, automation, and AI to improve business processes and reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and analytical solutions that support forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance reviews.
  • Prepare financial analyses, reports, and presentations; respond to ad hoc requests and support special projects as needed.
  • Assist in the analysis of standard cost variances, including labor efficiency, material usage, and actual versus budget performance, with guidance from Finance Management.
  • Support weekly close activities and monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, including account reconciliations, journal entry support, and data validation.
  • Develop and maintain reporting solutions using Power BI and Excel (including Power Query) to enable self-service analytics, automate recurring reporting, and improve process efficiency.
  • Utilize approved AI tools to accelerate data preparation, summarize results, draft commentary, and identify trends while validating outputs for accuracy and appropriateness prior to distribution.
  • Partner with Operational Finance teams and Corporate Finance to gather information, communicate results, and support business decision-making.
  • Assist with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-range planning processes.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.


Qualifications
Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field preferred.

Experience

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience or equivalent.  Experience in a financial field preferred.
  • Internship and co-op experience will be considered.
  • Exposure to a manufacturing or supply chain environment preferred.

Computer Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and Power Query.
  • Working knowledge of Power BI; experience with DAX is a plus.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
  • Comfort utilizing AI tools while exercising sound judgment regarding data accuracy, privacy, and business application.

Position-Specific Skills

  • Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Foundational understanding of accounting principles with a strong interest in learning manufacturing cost drivers, variance analysis, and key performance indicators.
  • Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to finance and operations partners.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking skills to validate financial analyses and AI-generated outputs.
  • Ability to work effectively with large data sets and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience or equivalent
  • Experience in a financial field
  • Internship or co-op experience
  • Exposure to a manufacturing or supply chain environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and Power Query
  • Working knowledge of Power BI
  • Experience with DAX
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Ability to use AI tools while exercising judgment regarding data accuracy, privacy, and business application
  • Foundational understanding of accounting principles
  • Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to work with large data sets and collaborate across cross-functional teams

Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tyson Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Tyson Foods.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.

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The Company
HQ: Springdale, AR
24,043 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products. We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way. We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities. We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.

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