Financial Analyst

Columbia Crest Winery-WA
Paterson, WA 99345, USA

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in Paterson, WA
.This role partners closely with operations and leadership to provide financial guidance, manage budgeting and forecasting, and drive informed decision-making for Washington operations. Responsible for analyzing financial and productivity performance, developing cost models, and supporting short- and long-term business planning, this position translates complex data into actionable insights. Acting as a trusted business partner, the role influences operational and strategic decisions through clear financial analysis, scenario planning, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Please note:
This is an on site role at our Paterson location based in Eastern Washington. Candidates must live within commuting distance to be on site 5 days a week.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest, and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S, with roots dating back to 1933. Throughout our 90+ year history, what has remained constant is our unwavering commitment to quality, service to our customers, and connection with our community. We are proud that our award-winning wines farmed in Oregon and Washington are an expression of all the best things about the Pacific Northwest — the spirit of people, the abundance of the land, and the excellence-driven culture.

Our distinctive portfolio of wines, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Intrinsic, Liquid Light, Northstar, and Spring Valley Vineyard, are enjoyed across the U.S. and distributed in over 100 countries.

Financial Analyst job responsibilities include:

Financial Guidance and Process Ownership

• Compile and analyze monthly financial and productivity reports for Washington operations
• Manage, maintain and monitor the budget and forecasting process working closely with budget owners and planning to drive value from this effort
• Collaborate to develop and monitor metrics to measure and articulate planned vs. actual performance with actionable analysis
• Prepare variance explanations for use in consolidation of company performance reporting and fostering an informed culture
• Develop short and long-term business plans including working to balance supply and processing capacity, capital and manpower requirements
• Estimate vintage product costs based on planned expense and production qualities
• Provide vintage product cost to planning for use in the annual and long-term plan
• Maintain the costing model and use it for scenario planning and ad hoc analysis
• Work with viticulture, winemaking and the planning teams to balance production, grape supply, and other materials with future sales forecasts

Budget Management / Business Partnership

• Lead the planning process by collaborating with budget owners and ensure alignment with the strategies and tactics of Ste Michelle Wine Estates
• Develop the role of business partner by establishing regular communication with management and influencing decisions through financial insight with manufacturing metrics driven reporting
• Study customer objectives and identify opportunities as well as a path for corrective action plans when necessary
• Evaluate issues from a control and compliance perspective and raise any questions
• Educate customers on concepts and information that enhances their understanding of how actions translate to financial performance and objectives

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience, ideally in manufacturing or consumer products
• Strong business partner with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Solid…