Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $126,900.00 - $164,700.00 JOB OVERVIEW: This position will play a critical role in framing business insights across Ingredient, Commodity and International Branded Segments that enable sales leadership to make effective decisions. This role will mostly interact with the Commercial, Supply Chain and Operations organizations working proactively challenging current ways of working across the 3 business segments. This role is expected to provide prescriptive analysis, manage projects, and think strategically while dealing with business/channel complexities. Assist Sr Director of Finance and Commercial ELT in the development of strategic and annual operating plans while proactively identifying R&O and gaps around forecasts. RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Develop a deep understanding of Pricing/COGS and GM dynamics across multiple segments and proactively engage and partner with Commercial, Operations and Supply Chain teams about financial implications of strategic decisions. Operate as the key finance lead and strategic business partner for Ingredient, Commodity and International Branded teams by providing accurate and timely financial information that facilitates the timely execution of commercial decisions and optimize their impact. Continually leverage planning and reporting processes, systems (ie SAC, S&OP) and build/evolve robust data insights solutions, identify integration opportunities across systems and segments. Responsible for managing a Sr Financial Analyst while supporting a successful collaboration with the broader commercial finance team. Identify and execute ad hoc analytical projects that deepen commercial insights and drive value to the business. Provide general analytical and process support to sales team. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting or Finance. Advance degree or certification (MBA or CMA) preferred. 10+ years of broad Finance experience preferably in Sales Finance, Ops Finance and FP&A. Ideally exposure to integrated Agricultural and branded businesses, with an emphasis on Costing/pricing/commercial support. Demonstrated business planning partnering, influence and commercial impact. Excellent communication and influencing skills are vital for success in this role. It requires the ability to build credibility, constructive relationships, and impact cross-functionally at all levels in the organization. It also requires the ability to synthesize, simplify and present complex information and concepts to non-financial audiences. Highly developed financial and business analytical skills are required; to understand and interpret business results and plans, and to provide insights to improve business results and grower returns. Strong knowledge of financial concepts around cost accounting and sales finance pricing principles. Must be knowledgeable in standard business software (MS Office, ERP’s) at an advanced level with the SAP/SAC experience required. Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office programs, specifically excel. Direct knowledge of data management interface tools such as Power BI or Google Data Studio. Exposure to ERP systems and data extraction from disparate sales warehouses (operational systems). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Sr. Financial Analyst WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently sitting at a computer terminal. Regular visual concentration for reading, reviewing reports and on-screen data. Typical office environment and may require occasional manufacturing area visits. Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.
