Financial Analyst II

Location and Workplace

Facility:
Home Office - Dawn Food Prod.

Location:

Jackson, Michigan, United States

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family‑owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family‑owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

The Financial Analyst II will work within the Commercial Finance team and be a key business partner supporting Market / Distribution accounts with responsibilities in critical areas supporting P&L management. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proactivity, thrive in a fast‑paced environment & have a drive to expand their knowledge. They will be externally focused and provide business support within Finance, Sales, Marketing, R&D & Commercial leadership.

This is a hybrid position based out of the Home Office in Jackson, MI, requiring onsite presence approximately 2 days per week, with the ability to flex based on business needs. Up to 10% travel may occasionally be required. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Jackson, MI, to be considered, as relocation assistance is not available for this position.

During onboarding and training, candidates should expect to be onsite up to 4 days per week.

• Perform standard & ad‑hoc reporting for business partners, leveraging on the job learning of Dawn’s business to drive favorable outcomes based on the reporting generated.
• Support the development of new business analytics to influence key decision making & profitability governance.
• Conduct pricing analyses, driving profitable growth at micro & macro levels.
• Support the Commercial Finance team in delivering strategic & operational support to the commercial team (Sales & Marketing).
• Work closely with Financial Analysts & Commercial Finance Manager on projects throughout the year based on current business needs.
• Develop & leverage your ability to analyze key business drivers & present clear, concise recommendations based on findings to influence business decisions.
• Other duties as assigned

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of financial experience.
  • Will accept 6 years of relevant financial experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with P&L management, financial modeling, commercial operations, supply chain, and accounting is highly preferred.
• Understanding of commercial business with experience supporting Sales or Marketing teams through financial insights.
• Understanding of pricing strategy, margin analysis, and profitability improvement.
• Strong attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to connect financial results to business drivers and explain what is causing changes in performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for non-Finance partners.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Self‑starter with the ability to provide financial support, handling multiple tasks within an open and interactive environment.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet short deadlines.
• Hands‑on Excel experience, comfortable analyzing large data sets, utilizing pivot…