Financial Analyst; Manufacturing Operations

Financial Analyst Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Financial Analyst (Operations) to join our leadership team at our facility in Aurora, CO. The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing analytical leadership for all cost accounting functions to ensure accurate measurement of results compared to standard cost, generate weekly performance reporting with detailed analysis of variances to standard costs, and prepare daily ops reporting scorecard.

The typical hiring range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 annually and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

• Actively participate in daily operational review meetings, providing actionable analysis of previous days' results
• Prepare monthly financial presentations for management and effectively communicate results
• Help perform month end financial close procedures.
• Investigate significant trends/variances for cost reduction regarding material, labor, overhead, and other types of costs related to manufacturing products
• Prepare and analyze weekly KPI metrics scorecard, including validation and reconciliation of variances to standards, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage daily cost accounting requirements and ensure all deadlines are met, by working with cross-functional teams in developing costs of new items, validating accuracy and entry of data into reporting systems
• Special projects, ad-hoc reporting and other duties as required

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across a range of disciplines and all levels of management
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Intermediate or higher Excel Skills (pivot tables, x-lookup)
• Self-driven individual with strong ability to manage ambiguity, multi-task, work with minimal supervision and who adapts readily to changes in priorities and business conditions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and experience dealing with non-financial managers and working in a team environment

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.