Finance, Operations Analyst - Othello

Finance, Operations Analyst – Othello

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Position Title: Finance, Operations Analyst – Othello

Position Type: Regular – Full-Time

Requisition : 40065

The Operations Analyst serves as the key finance representative at their location and as a member of the plant team is responsible for day-to-day financial activities, plant performance analysis, forecasting and budgets. The Operations Analyst is the key point of contact to help the plant observe, report, forecast, and improve financial performance.

• Perform distribution of usage variance (labor, energy, and material) daily or as required.
• Ensure clean cut-off of process orders daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Analyze plant variances and report findings to plant management and operations finance weekly.
• Complete energy report for fuel, electricity, and water monthly.
• Reconcile cost report labor and energy to the general ledger monthly.
• Good understanding of transaction/inventory flow and financial impact/posting.
• Prepare journal entries during month-end close.
• Responsible for updating plant variance forecast including explanations, bill of material changes, and bill of material maintenance.
• Perform inventory audits of raw, ingredient, packaging, and spare parts quarterly.
• Collaborate with maintenance to identify excess/obsolete spare parts quarterly, with plant management to identify cost savings opportunities at the plant, and with McCain Business Services to complete tasks timely and accurately.
• Lead the development of the annual operating budget for the responsible plant.
• Walk the plant floor to examine waste streams and opportunities for financial performance improvement.
• Consistently demonstrates the 4 key leadership principles: customer obsessed, think big and plan ahead, bring out the best in our people, and we act like owners.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Strong technical, analytical, and systems skills – Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint (required)
• Relevant work experience in manufacturing environment (preferred)
• 1-2+ years of work experience in cost accounting (preferred).
• Experience/knowledge of SAP & Power
  
  BI (nice to have)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects.
• Must be able to investigate complex issues and resolve problems.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.

to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

$81,000 – $85,000 USD + bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well‑being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well‑being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement.

Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are…