Financial Analyst

Are you passionate about finance and ready to make a meaningful impact in the Food industry? Stahlbush is seeking a dynamic Finance professional to join our Finance team, driving financial planning and analysis. This role will observe a 5‑day in‑office model and will be based in Corvallis, OR.

• Assist in financial planning and forecasting to predict current and future performance, providing actionable insights.
• Provide financial insights into COGS drivers, margin performance, and help identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by preparing monthly forecasts and contributing to annual budget planning.
• Prepare and review monthly management reporting packages with budget‑to‑actual analysis, including variance commentary to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Sales, Accounting, etc.) to gather necessary data and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Conduct financial analysis of product lines or segments
  , including pricing, product mix, and production variance, providing actionable insights to management.
• Enhance financial tools and reporting processes using Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems, ensuring greater efficiency, accuracy, and automation where applicable.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial data is reflected in reports and forecasts, contributing to month‑end closing processes (need‑based).
• Support financial aspects of strategic initiatives
  , including evaluating capital projects or new business ventures (e.g., new product lines or market entry).
• Assist in developing financial tools and reports
  , helping improve accuracy and timeliness of key financial data (inventory, costing, AR/AP, etc.).
• Provide ad‑hoc reporting support for special projects, new product lines, or market expansion initiatives.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects
  , offering financial analysis support as needed.
• Perform GM breakdowns and analysis (RM, labor, overheads, etc.) to identify variances and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Assist in building and maintaining cash flow projections and developing financial scenario models to evaluate business performance.
• Assist in working capital optimization by supporting inventory management, AR/AP, and cash flow analysis.
• Calculate and analyze key financial ratios (e.g., inventory turnover, cost per unit, margin analysis).
• Support financial model creation and provide assistance in long‑term financial projections (e.g., 5‑year models).
• Contribute to month‑end close process
  , including providing backup for financial data and variance explanations as needed.
• This position has been identified as holding responsibility for food safety and quality of the company. This responsibility extends over all shifts.
• During absence, the following position serves as coverage to this position: VP of Strategic Planning and Analysis.

• Advanced understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis concepts, principles, and practices.
• Excellent ability to interpret financial statements.
• Excellent understanding of Accounting and Financial systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Dynamics SL
  . Experience in SQL access for data.
• Able to identify improved methods of performing database management and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn about business.

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, business finance, or operations finance.
• Prior experience in the food, ag, manufacturing, or CPG industry strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory flow, and financial KPIs.
• Advanced Excel skills required; proficiency in ERP systems, Macros, and Power BI or similar tools a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CPA a plus).
• Comfortable working in a lean, hands‑on environment with broad responsibilities.

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