Financial Analyst I

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE.   PRODUCTS.  CUSTOMERS. 

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Job Purpose and Overview

The Procurement Financial Analyst I, under supervision, plays a key role in supporting the financial activities of the North America Supply Chain Team, including Procurement. This entry-level position requires an understanding of financial and cost accounting, the SAP Procure to Pay process, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting with mid-month, month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting activities for the team.  

Work Environment & Travel: This is a remote position with a strong preference for candidates residing in the Eastern or Central time zones; however, candidates in other U.S. time zones may be considered. Regardless of location, candidates must be able to work Eastern Time business hours. Up to 20% travel is required.

What will you do as a Financial Analyst I at Dawn Foods? 

• Assists with Month End Close, including direct manufacturing purchase price variance, buy/sell items, direct and indirect cost savings tracking, claims tracking, and operating expense reporting & analysis
• Assists with the Procurement mid-month financial SNAP
• Responsible for the weekly analysis, correcting journal entries, and reporting for unplanned inbound freight, tariffs, and detention charges
• Assists with Budgeting and Forecasting
• Performs assigned financial analysis
• Responsible for reporting and correcting purchase order errors and leading training efforts to prevent errors from recurring
• Works collaboratively across company functions and the entire finance team to reach Dawn's overall business goals
• Provides backup support for other Finance positions as required
• Demonstrates the “Dawn Values” of Team Dawn and supports the Circle of Excellence
• The statement "Other duties as assigned" must be included to indicate that the potential hire may be required to execute duties that are not listed in the job description
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

What Does It Take to be a Financial Analyst I at Dawn Foods?  

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.   

• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or 4 years of relevant accounting or finance work experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong Excel skills, including comfort working with large data sets, pivot tables, charts, graphs, lookups, and IF statements
• Understanding of accrual accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Ability to analyze financial agreements and ensure compliance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to reconcile complex data sets
• Ability to identify trends and forecast rebate income
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Accounting, and external vendors

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes or supply chain finance concepts
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and financial reporting tools, along with the ability and willingness to quickly learn new systems and tools

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This position primarily operates in an office or remote work environment, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Regular use of a computer, keyboard, and telephone 
• Must be able to look and read on computer screens for extended periods
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required during normal work activities
• Ability to lift or move office materials and equipment up to approximately 10–15 pounds may be required occasionally
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and other standard office devices, is required
• Occasional travel (up to 20%) may be required for team meetings, training, or project collaboration

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.” 

About Our Benefits 

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits. 

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $58,730-$89,280 with bonus eligibility.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 38097