Corporate Financial Analyst

Description: Bakerly, a fast-growing French-based manufacturer of baked goods (crepes, brioche, and pastries) with a people-centered philosophy, has expanded into the US in 2016 and established their first US-based manufacturing facility in Easton, PA in 2017. The company is actively expanding production capacity at its new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, TX, which began production in June 2023. We are currently hiring a Corporate Financial Analyst to grow the Financial Reporting, Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team! This position is being offered multi-site in Miami, FL, San Antonio, TX, or Easton, PA.

Scope/Purpose of the Position

The Corporate Financial Analyst will work side by side with the FP&A Manager as well as the Chief Financial Officer. He/She will use budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and reporting to ensure the company's financial health. The company has established aggressive growth targets for the coming years requiring increasing in-depth analysis and strategic planning. This role will require knowledge of advanced modeling as well as high-performing interpersonal skills to communicate results with key managers and stakeholders. Ultimately, you will ensure our financial planning is healthy, profitable, and aligns with business objectives. The position will report directly to the Financial Reporting, Planning and Analysis Manager and have close contact with both US and French C-suite executives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Develop financial models through benchmarking and process analysis.
2. Develop consolidated modeling around unit cost, product and production scheduling, and Return on Investment of Capital Expenditures.
3. Assist constant evolution of Customer and Product profitability analysis, adapting as business needs change.
4. Coordinate with management and the executive team on long-term financial planning.
5. Compare anticipated and actual results and identify areas of improvement.
6. Participate in budgeting (for departments and Capital projects).
7. Review accounting transactions for data accuracy.
8. Establish financial policies, maintain strict deadlines and aid in special projects.
9. Maintain confidentiality of financial information and investment decisions.

Qualifications and Skills

1. BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
2. Proven work experience as a Financial Analyst, Staff Accountant, or similar role.
3. Hands-on experience with financial and statistical software.
4. Expertise in MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas).
5. Prior use of SQL, Board, Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI) or PowerBI, preferred.
6. Familiarity with finance databases.
7. Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP).
8. Up-to-date with current accounting guidance and regulations.
9. Excellent analytical skills.
10. Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and charts.
11. Demonstrable strategic thinking skills.
12. Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.