Financial Analyst I

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At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s our foundation. We are a purpose-driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House© meals, we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions that can help people live healthier lives. Our headquarters in Albany, Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and transformative breakthroughs. We're driven by a commitment to quality, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking ahead to what's next. We’re proud of our legacy, but our future is even more exciting. If you're passionate and ready to make an impact, Oregon Freeze Dry isn't just a place to work, it's where your adventure begins.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst I to provide financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and decision support for Sales and Operations. This role evaluates financial and operational performance, identifies risks and opportunities, and develops actionable recommendations that support business objectives and profitable growth. The Financial Analyst exercises independent judgment in analyzing data, developing financial models, and implementing reporting tools and business processes that enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and organizational performance

You will get to:

• Analyze sales performance, customer profitability, market trends, and business results to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations. 
• Evaluate actual financial results against budget and forecast, identify key drivers and variances, and communicate findings to management. 
• Conduct profitability analyses across customers, products, and business segments to support business planning and operational decision-making. 
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting tools that support data-driven decision-making. 
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reporting to support Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Pricing, Operations, and other business functions. 
• Analyze operational and financial performance metrics to identify efficiency improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and process enhancements. 
• Evaluate Cost of Goods Sold, manufacturing costs, and operational spending trends to support profitability and cost management initiatives. 
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities through analysis, reporting, and performance reviews. 
• Develop forecasts, analyze forecast accuracy, identify trends, and recommend improvements to forecasting methodologies and assumptions. 
• Support the annual budgeting process through financial modeling, variance analysis, and budget development. 
• Perform costing analyses and financial evaluations for new products, capital investments, and other business initiatives. 
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, process standardization, and financial decision-making through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exhibit regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis.

We are looking for someone who has:
 

• Generally, a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in retail or food industry with a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
• Ability to build and maintain complex computer applications and programs that perform analysis, organize data, and create reports from various sources.
• Knowledge of relational databases, Power Query, and the ability to create stored procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and manage simultaneous data analysis requests of varying size and scope.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information to a broad audience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and ability to utilize system data for financial and operational analysis, with comfort working with large-scale data sets.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Thriving together: Your OFD Total Rewards and Benefits:
At Oregon Freeze Dry, we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That’s why we offer a competitive total rewards package aimed at supporting the health, financial security, and overall wellbeing of you and your family. 

• Customize your healthcare coverage: including medical, dental, and vision options to fit your needs.
• Boost your savings: Choose an FSA or HSA for extra flexibility.
• Plan for your future: enroll into our 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Peace of mind: Life and disability insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• Furry friends: Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Recharge & Refresh: Enjoy paid company holidays, PTO and sick time
• Give back: join us in making a difference with community support opportunities.
• Score savings: Unlock exclusive employee discounts and special savings on Mountain House product.
• Spread the word: Earn bonuses for referring awesome new team members.

Oregon Freeze Dry is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees.Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.