Senior Financial Analyst - Operations; On-site

Position: Senior Financial Analyst - Operations (On-site)
Perricone Farms has partnered with the renowned Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, bringing together two leaders in the premium citrus juice market. This strategic acquisition creates a powerful, dynamic company poised for significant growth, combining Perricone’s expertise in craft citrus juices with Natalie’s reputation for high-quality, fresh-squeezed products. The merger expands the company’s reach and strengthens its position in the industry, offering exciting opportunities for innovation and growth.

Perricone Farms is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst
- Operations (On-Site) for our Beaumont, CA facility (onsite role). This is a dynamic role that provides long-term, stable employment along with a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 401K plan.

Position Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst
- Operations reports to the Director of FP&A and plays a critical role in supporting plant operations, financial planning, and EBITDA improvement across the organization. This position partners closely with plant leadership and executive management—including the CFO, CEO, and COO—to provide actionable financial insights that drive operational performance and data-driven decision-making.

The role focuses on operational finance, production analytics, and financial modeling to support manufacturing efficiency, cost control, and profitability. The Plant Controller works cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Strategic Sourcing to align operational performance with financial goals and the company’s strategic growth initiatives.

Position Summary:

he Senior Financial Analyst
- Operations reports to the Director of FP&A and plays a critical role in supporting plant operations, financial planning, and EBITDA improvement across the organization. This position partners closely with plant leadership and executive management—including the CFO, CEO, and COO—to provide actionable financial insights that drive operational performance and data-driven decision-making.

The role focuses on operational finance, production analytics, and financial modeling to support manufacturing efficiency, cost control, and profitability. The Senior Operations Financial Analyst works cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Strategic Sourcing to align operational performance with financial goals and the company’s strategic growth initiatives.

Work Location:

On-Site – Beaumont, CA

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Finance & Plant Partnership Partner with the Plant Manager and operations leadership to monitor and improve plant-level EBITDA and operating performance.

Provide financial analysis to support production planning, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Sales, and Marketing to align operational plans with financial objectives.

Identify and evaluate cost reduction and margin improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support the company’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.

Develop and maintain financial models and operational dashboards to support plant decision-making and strategic planning.

Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, identifying key operational drivers impacting performance.

Perform trend analysis and scenario modeling to support production strategy and profitability improvement.

Plant Performance & Operational KPI Analysis Monitor and analyze key operational metrics, including:

Cost per case / cost per gallon

Yield and fruit recovery rates

Labor efficiency and productivity

Conversion costs

Scrap, waste, and shrink

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Provide insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency, cost control, and throughput.

Support plant leadership with data-driven reporting and performance dashboards.

Reporting & Financial Governance Support preparation of financial and operational reporting for senior leadership, investors, and lenders.

Partner with Accounting…