Senior Financial Analyst

Riviana FoodsMemphis, TN

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Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, , a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and / or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, , the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing in-depth analysis of plant performance data generated by machinery, people and SAP for both plants on the Memphis campus. This position works in concert with plant and accounting leadership to champion selected analytical discoveries through development of tracking tools, leadership of cross-functional teams and assisting IT with the automation of findings. In addition, this position contributes to plant budgeting & forecasting, plant cost savings initiatives, capital project analysis, MRO inventory management, and governmental grant development & reporting.

Major Responsibilities :

Conduct in-depth analysis of pre-existing key performance indicators, to discover trends, isolate primary cost drivers and identify process deviations, in support of plant improvements
Independently develop new performance tracking tools from existing data collection efforts Implement them and train the plant in their effective use, in support of plant improvements
Act as an accounting resource to support IT development and automation of key performance indicator tracking tools
Participate in MRO and its inventory cycle counting program and provide support, analysis and follow up actions that will mitigate material losses
Support the Regional Controller with financial analysis in areas with long-term planning horizons such as capital projects, cost savings initiatives and governmental grant development & reporting
Act as an accounting resource for development and implementation of targeted IT automation that directly benefits accounting process rigor
At the direction of the Regional Controller or Lauderdale Plant Controller, follow up on manufacturing variances identified to facilitate ongoing monitoring and resolution
Support the Plant Controller, Regional Controller and Corporate Financial team during the annual budgeting process, the 6+6 budget update, the year-end external audit and the year-end financial close
Support plant operational decision-making by ensuring the delivery of regular periodic or requested financial information, including completing ad-hoc spending or cost analysis and other requests as they arise
Participate in the follow up research, analysis and reporting on month-end financial issues as identified by the Plant Controller in support of a timely, accurate and comprehensive month-end close

Analytical Support & Data Management :

Current SAP manufacturing accounting proficiency experience required

Prior experience in cost accounting and / or a plant accounting environment

Must be proficient in all areas of Microsoft office, particularly Microsoft Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of general accounting principles

Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task

Must be decisive & able to work independently with Finance and plant departments

Excellent time management skills and job prioritization skills required

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

General office environment and conditions with regular recurring requirement to walk manufacturing plant floor to observe inventories, equipment performance, or plant processes

Visual acuity to read and evaluate data

Able to use a variety of communication methods on a frequent basis

Ability to operate a keyboard

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting. MBA and / or CMA preferred.

Experience :

Minimum 7 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Minimum 3 years as a financial analyst

Background and experience in project management

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