Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work / life effectiveness.

This position is based in Tonganoxie, Kansas, a global and strategic Pet Food manufacturing site. The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing value added reporting and analysis to achieve budget goals and supporting continuous improvement activities relating to Finance. This position focuses on Accounts Payable, Material Variances, Inventory and Fixed Assets. As Tonganoxie is a new wet (canned product) facility being built in 2022, with a March 2023 completion date, the Finance Analyst will aid plant sustainable growth activities including standardizing processes and SAP modules to support plant operations, vendor management, assets capitalization, project spend administration, supporting plant operations and transactional workflows working collaboratively with Plant-based partners, Global IT, Shared Service Center, Supply Chain and Division Finance teams.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in month-end close activities including preparation and timely submission of accurate journal entries
• Partner with budget owners to deeply understand expense variances and develop precise accruals.
• Reviewing expenses and balance sheet account reconciliations vs. budget and providing detailed variance reports with the drivers for Plant Controllers review and support preparation of monthly Plant Performance Report
• Participate actively in the preparation of the plant's annual operating budget and standard costs, as well as LE forecasts in March, June and July
• Maintain Plant's open commitments list in SAP, collaborating with budget owners to ensure open Purchase Orders (POs) are closed adequately and promptly.
• Monitor purchase order reports in SAP to ensure timely and accurate goods receipts.
• Drive improvement activities in A / P to reduce transactional costs and increase value-added reporting capabilities to the plant. This includes working with the plant personnel to ensure timely resolution of invoices in query resolution.
• Supports Inventory and Fixed Assets Reporting and cycle / year-end physical counts,
• Coordinate the financial closure of capital projects with the Plant Engineering team and Plant Controller, including verification of payments, reconciliation of vendor spending, and commitment tracking.
• Assists with Sarbanes-Oxley audit testing, as it pertains to all internal control SOPs.
• Supports Plant Finance team in evaluating and controlling of Production Orders and works with business partners on continuous improvement and Absolute material losses reduction
• Provide periodic financial training for plant personnel.
• Participation in cross-functional teams and special projects, as needed

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits : Salary Range $67,600.00 - $93,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits : Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation / PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion : Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business. Equal Opportunity Employer : Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.