Sr Financial Analyst

Company: Dart Container
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Ready to take your financial career to new heights?Join us as a Senior Financial Analyst and become a vital force in our financial success story. You'll dive into financial analysis for a department or plant, ensuring we not only meet but exceed our financial targets while aligning with our strategic goals.The Senior Financial Analyst will propose recommendations to improve profitability and increase return on investment. They will be responsible for the integrity of financial information including understanding cost allocation processes and the data included in project or product business cases.Day-to-Day Role:

• Support procurement and strategic sourcing by providing data-driven analysis and cost optimization insights to enhance category management and raw material savings.
• Partner with procurement to analyze spend, supplier costs, and category trends, identifying cost savings opportunities.
• Develop and analyze KPIs related to procurement, cost savings, and inventory management.
• Support the AOP process, monitor budget variances, and track supply chain expenditures.
• Provide scenario analysis to assess financial impacts of sourcing, inventory decisions, and carry costs, optimizing working capital.
• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to forecast inventory needs, manage levels, and mitigate material obsolescence risks.
• Contribute financial expertise to business goals, financial plans, and forecasting, including cost, revenue, and margin targets.
• Prepare and monitor forecasts for the monthly IBP and annual AOP process.
• Analyze financial performance including customer pricing, incentive programs, cost centers, and logistics costs.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, providing financial analysis on initiatives, cost-saving measures, and investment opportunities.
• Develop ROI analyses for capital projects like new products and automation.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with teams across Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Product.
• Stay informed on industry trends and market conditions to support business decisions.
• Ensure data consistency across teams including Power BI, Accounting, Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.Core Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, business, or related field of study and five (5) years of experience in FP&A or related role
• Financial analysis and modeling skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and building relationships
• Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities
• Functional/technical skills including problem solving, drive for results, decision quality, interpersonal savvy, strategic agility and innovative thinking
• Experience working on Food Service and National Accounts industry, preferred
• Up to 5% domestic travelOverview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid
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