Senior Analyst, Operations Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the ongoing financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis related to Operations and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).

• Take ownership of the monthly Operations and COGS reporting packages, which includes preparation, validation, and dissemination.

• Create reporting packages and conduct variance analysis concerning material costs, manufacturing expenses, site performance, product mix, and operational metrics.

• Collaborate with Accounting and Operations teams to analyze material variances and clarify financial outcomes.

• Generate commentary that describes performance in relation to budget, forecasts, and previous periods.

• Manage reporting schedules, reconciliations, and relevant documentation.

• Identify areas for automation and standardization in recurring reporting processes.

• Maintain tools to track productivity initiatives, realized savings, project timelines, and forecast consequences.

• Confirm assumptions and revise financial impacts in coordination with project owners.

• Reconcile productivity outcomes across project tracking, forecasts, and actual financial results.

• Identify risks, timing discrepancies, and gaps in productivity projects.

• Facilitate reporting that enhances visibility into the productivity pipeline.

• Assist in financial planning by providing analyses and insights that enhance COGS visibility and precision.

• Integrate operational projects within financial models and planning frameworks.

• Help with forecasts related to commodity costs, production performance, co-manufacturing expenses, and other COGS influencers.

• Prepare ad hoc analyses for operational decision-making and financial evaluations.

• Cultivate relationships across Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.

• Aid in cost analysis for operational projects and business cases.

• Create dashboards and analytical tools that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and usability of reporting.

• Report to the Associate, Operations Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in consulting, finance, accounting, or a related quantitative discipline.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is mandatory.

• Proficient in Excel.

• Strong analytical capabilities.

• Expertise in financial modeling.

• Familiarity with Netsuite, BI, CRM, and financial planning applications is advantageous.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills along with relationship management proficiencies.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Experience in manufacturing or consumer products is a plus.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• 10% annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K with a 6% match.

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.

• Monthly home office reimbursements.

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the food industry.

• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Chomps.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 15+ paid holidays.

• A hybrid and flexible remote work schedule.

• Chicago office available for local employees.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Bi-annual in-person team activities.

• Company-wide budget for continual education.

• Unlimited snacks.