PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for the financial analysis of sales and production data including profitability analysis providing analytical support to cross-functional groups to evaluate new sales opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Conduct analysis of production and sales financial data, calculate SKU, customer and business segment profitability and identify price, volume and mix impacts
- Analyze financial results and complete variance analysis to forecast and plan
- Provide pro forma analysis to support new business proposals and evaluations
- Gather prepare and review weekly and monthly financial reports to track financial status; share relevant data with all parties to achieve a thorough understanding of all factors related to business analysis
- Provide support and assist in development of annual operating plan
- Understand, analyze and make recommendations on financial performance as compared to
- industry benchmarks
- Develop, maintain and distribute ad hoc analysis and financial models as requested
- Partner with cross-functional teams to verify internal and external data to support 100% accuracy of data an analysis
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This role may supervise a team of hourly and/ or professional accounting personnel
- This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related discipline from an accredited institution
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Minimum one (1) years’ relevant experience in manufacturing cost methodologies; 3+ years financial analysis or accounting experience preferred
- Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
- Must have exceptional communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel) applications
- Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
- Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
- Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequently sit for long periods of time utilizing office equipment and/or computers.
- Long periods of time requiring intense concentration in an open area office space
- Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
- At least one year of relevant experience in manufacturing cost methodologies
- Three or more years of financial analysis or accounting experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word and Excel
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and issue-resolution abilities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers
Wayne-Sanderson Farms Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wayne-Sanderson Farms and has not been reviewed or approved by Wayne-Sanderson Farms.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or competitive for the local area, especially for entry-level plant roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums can materially improve take-home pay where available.
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Affordable Benefits — Benefits are frequently described as affordable, with health and dental coverage viewed as a relative strength of the overall package. The breadth of options is often positioned as a meaningful offset to the baseline wage for many roles.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program is positioned as a standout feature, with automatic enrollment and a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 4% of pay. External recognition of the plan’s design reinforces perceptions of a strong retirement offering.
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What We Do
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of WAYNE FARMS® fresh and prepared chicken; SANDERSON FARMS® fresh chicken; COVINGTON FARMS® fresh and frozen chicken; PLATINUM HARVEST® premium fresh chicken; CHEF’S CRAFT® gourmet chicken; and NAKED TRUTH® premium chicken. For more information. visit our website at http://www.waynesandersonfarms.com
