Financial Analyst Farms

Company: Mastronardi Produce-USA, Inc.
Location: Livonia
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Primary Function:A unique opportunity to join a dynamic team of analysts in the high-growth field of analytics. The candidate shouldbe highly analytical, detail-oriented and extraordinarily passionate about building data driven solutions to businessproblems The Financial Analyst position will help us discover information hidden in vast amounts of data and helpus make smarter decisions.Values:To perform the job successfully, the incumbent's behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected ofall Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive forExcellence.Primary Responsibilities:--- Support Category and Commodity Leadership with Decision Support Solutions.--- Category Management is responsible for full P&L, sales, margin, growth and strategy of designatedproduct categories.--- Continue to Develop the analytical backbone of supply & demand, through current and new analytical /business intelligence tools.--- Design, manage, and run customized reporting for category directors, executive.--- Organize, prepare, and maintain large, complex datasets for analysis.--- Develop a deep knowledge of commodity markets trends and behavior.--- Help the evolution of a results oriented and robust category management strategy.--- Implement robust data visualization to support analytical objectives.--- Integrate and Develop simulation and modeling tactics in support of category management.--- Ensure category objectives align with corporate objectives.--- Support strategic planning, demand management, supply management, performance management /benchmarking.--- Must thrive at working collaboratively with Category Directors to achieve category goals.--- Creating automated anomaly detection systems and constant tracking of its performance.--- Leverage analytical insights to develop actionable items for improvement.--- Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of category management activities.--- Use data sources to develop regular and ad hoc reports to include out of stock, opportunity gap, SKUrationalization, promotion analysis, pricing studies, market studies, financial performance.--- Communicate effectively throughout the organization.Education/Background Requirements:--- Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in business, finance, commerce, mathematics, computerscience or analytics preferred.--- Three years of related work experience required.Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required--- An understanding of database technologies, logical and physical data structuring and modeling.--- Working knowledge of Software systems.--- Experience with ERPs (preferably MS Navision), Advanced Excel and Database skills (SQL, MS Access,JET reporting or other), exposure to Business Intelligence Tools.--- Ability to think through the impact of master data on analysis.--- Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment with sensitivity and respect.--- Participate in multiple projects and tasks, with constantly changing priorities and evolving issues.--- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues with discretion.--- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.--- Proactively manage conflict in sensitive situations.--- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.--- A strong desire to learn and to continuously improve.--- Attention to detail, highly organized, and willing to work with vast types of data.--- Strong business and financial acumen with an analytical mind, and ability to address key opportunities toexpress the story.--- Adaptive personality that can deal with ambiguity.--- A strong customer service mindset, as the category directors are the analysts' main "customers".Working Conditions:--- Typical office environment.--- Some travel between work locations domestic and international required (Kingsville, Ontario).EducationRequiredBachelors or better in Finance or related fieldSkillsPreferredERP Systems

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