Industry: Consumer Packaged GoodsEducation: CPA or near completionCompensation $: 40+/hrTerm: 6 monthsOverview:The Finance Department Limited (TFDL) specializes in the Strategic Placement of Accounting & Finance Professionals on a Contract or Permanent basis. For over 25 years, TFDL has been successfully servicing a select group of clients, providing them with the best Intermediate-to-Senior level talent in the industry. (BMH3xR1)Our client, a leader in their industry, is looking for an accounting & finance professional to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the commodities and procurement teams on the development and maintenance of cost accounting and cost tracking activities. This role reports to the FP&A Manager.Responsibilities:Conduct financial analysis on Monthly and YTD results pertaining to procurement (packaging, raw materials) including month end reviews, ad hoc requests, and forward-looking expectations (LE, Budget, pricing governance)Conduct monthly analysis on cost studies, BOM variance analysis and Inventory Analysis.Support the Finance lead in bringing financial insights to the organization on cost trends and corresponding impact on product cost/profitabilityEnable productivity agenda by providing savings estimates and tracking on key productivity initiativesAssist with the development and informing on key departmental KPI's and best practicesSupport the RFQ process by providing new standards as needed for new and existing customersSupport the financial leader and subject matter expert understanding AX item cost, including and not limited to Daily/Monthly annual updates, Transactional generation and subsystem general ledger posting, AX supporting tables, variances generation and deferral due to item costsSupport annual budget and LE discussions, process with reporting package preparationSupport finance manager in D365 Project testing and validation as neededQualifications:CPA or near completionUniversity Business DegreeMinimum 2-3 years of experience as a Financial Analyst in a food manufacturing company providing support to the procurement business unitDemonstrated ability to own the agenda and work vertically and horizontally within the organization to drive results/activitiesAbility to communicate complicated, complex activity in a clear, fluid mannerERP experience, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365Strong Excel skills (model development, Pivot Tables, function/formula understanding)Strong analytical mind-set with the ability to summarize data and capture changing assumptionsStrong organizer who can handle constant interruption while keeping eyes on targetPassion for manufacturing activity and knowledgeExcellent communication and presentation skills
