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FINANCIAL ANALYST

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Kent Nutrition GroupMuscatine, IA, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Financial Analyst

Looking to join a U.S. Best Managed Company? KENT Worldwide has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Financial Analyst.

This role is a key contributor within our Finance team, responsible for delivering insightful reporting and analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and helping drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. As part of KENT Worldwide, you'll be joining a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and quality, feeding progress in the markets we serve.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Report and analyze monthly financial performance with focus on Gross Profit & EBITDA
  • Analyze product line margins and profitability to determine optimum product mix
  • Compare and analyze actual results with budget and forecasts
  • Perform financial budgeting, forecasting, and operational metrics tracking
  • Develop and enhance BI reporting
  • Analyze and initiate KPIs for the business
  • Prepare content for ongoing leadership reviews
  • Support process changes / improvements, system implementations
  • Perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
  • Lead cross functional projects
  • Assist with monthly journal entry and financial close process, as needed
  • Support senior leadership and complete special projects as needed

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND / OR QUALIFICATIONS :

  • BA / BS in Finance, Accounting or other related field
  • MBA preferred
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of experience performing a similar role
  • Strong financial acumen & analytical skills
  • Results oriented, with strong initiative, and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
  • Strong Excel, PivotTable, Data visualization / PowerPoint and Power BI skills
  • TRAVEL :

  • Occasional travel for plant visits, meetings, company events as well as participating in physical inventories. Up to 10%
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