Fresca Tortillas | Wraps | Chips Looking for Senior Financial Planning and Analysis at Caldwell, ID Full Time

Company:

Fresca Mexican Foods is a premier manufacturer of tortillas, wraps, and chips. Our new, state-of-the-art, SQF-certified facility is located in Caldwell, Idaho. For 45 years, Fresca has been manufacturing and supplying our customers with the highest quality products using the finest ingredients, time-tested recipes, and well-honed manufacturing processes. Today, Fresca produces about 4 million tortillas per day, employs over 200 full-time employees, and serves customers worldwide.

Summary:

As a Senior Financial Analysis and Planning specialist at Fresca Mexican Foods, you will be instrumental in driving the financial performance and strategic decision-making processes of the company. Your role will involve leading financial planning and analysis efforts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights that inform our business strategies and ensure effective resource allocation. The ideal candidate is meticulous, analytical, passionate, and agile, with a solid background and aptitude for accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Schedule: Generally, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the office, but flexible on hours of the day worked.

Direct reports: no, but opportunities for growth.

Relocation provided if not in the Boise area: Negotiable.

Top 3 goals for this position in year 1:

• Successfully take over lead responsibility of Fresca’s annual planning and forecasting process
• Take over the lead role in evaluating customer pricing
• Partner with the manager of IT and Business Intelligence to develop useful sales, operations, and financial reports

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working in tandem with department heads to establish accurate and attainable financial plans
• Conduct a comprehensive financial analysis, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks to support high-level decision-making by the executive team
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations to enhance business performance and achieve financial objectives
• Develop and maintain intricate financial models to evaluate diverse scenarios, including pricing strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and capital investments
• Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics dashboards to monitor the company’s financial well-being and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure punctual and accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis of variances
• Actively engage in long-term strategic planning, assessing market dynamics, competitive landscape, and potential avenues for growth
• Spearhead ad hoc financial projects and initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, systems, and overall financial performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting, preferably within the food and beverage industry
• Exceptional analytical capabilities with acute attention to detail, adept at transforming intricate financial data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced usage of Excel, along with experience in financial planning software
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse organizational levels
• Track record of leading financial projects that have positively influenced business performance
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the capacity to align financial objectives with broader corporate goals
• Strong leadership aptitude, capable of mentoring and guiding junior team members
• Familiarity with data management tools is a plus

Benefits

Fresca offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, 401 (K) with match, years of service bonuses, and more.

Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Fresca Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.