FINANCIAL ANALYST

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

The Financial Analyst supports the Trident Alaska Manufacturing division of Trident Seafoods Corporation, an Alaska based seafood manufacturer with a Support Center in Seattle. This position, located at our Seattle Support Center, completes financial analysis of production operations, maintains key financial master data, supports financial planning, and prepares sales and margin forecasts and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports annual budgeting process by working with species management team and logistics department to budget for sales volume, pricing rate, and freight cost by customer and product form.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews monthly financials by species category with appropriate business leader(s).
• Works with species management team to explain volume and revenue variances vs plan and prior year at product form and customer level. Converts findings into year-to-go financial forecast.
• Works with operations finance team supporting Alaska manufacturing to understand supply and cost rate variances.
• Review and validate customer and item master data accuracy for sales transactions to ensure accurate internal management reporting.
• Generates and distributes weekly/monthly/quarterly volume, sales, margin, and inventory reports as needed.
• In accordance with department policy and process, works with species management team to prepare sales and pricing approval exhibits.
• Supports process improvement projects to update transactional, financial, and reporting processes.
• Supports ad hoc reports and analytical projects as requested.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $33 to $44.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit starts at 10 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, and 7 days of sick leave per year (9 in Seattle), accrued bi-weekly. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive finance related experience.
• Four-year degree (B.A.) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills, including volume, mix, rate variance analysis.
• Analytical background and experience working directly in a finance environment modeling revenues, costs, and expenses.
• Experience with an ERP system, such as JD Edwards, Oracle, or SAP (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and building complex financial models and P&Ls.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work across departments and geographies.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or age.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Any employment offer from Trident Seafoods or its subsidiaries is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining a valid U.S. Work Authorization status throughout employment.