**Description** JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION Position Title: Plant Financial Analyst Type of Job Description: New Job Description Position Type: Fulltime Job Catalog Position Title: Plant Financial Analyst Department: Financial Location: Columbia, MO Business Unit: Principe Foods Years of Experience: 2-4 years Food Manufacturing Experience Number of employees Supervised: None Since 1945, Principe has combined its Italian heritage with true craftsmanship to deliver the best Italian meats and charcuterie in the world. To meet growing consumer demand for great-tasting, high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie, Principe Foods is opening a new facility, combining old world traditions with innovative recipes, and expanding the authentic artisan offerings of Principe in the United States. Swift Prepared Foods, a division of JBS USA, the leading global supplier of diversified, high-quality food products, acquired Principe Foods in February 2022. Swift was founded nearly 150 years ago by Gustavus Swift, a pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry. Now it is your turn to join a company with the mission to use these 100-plus years of knowledge to be the BEST in all we do; completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers; a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS. We are looking for a Plant Financial Analyst for the Principe Columbia site that: JOB SUMMARY Prepare detailed annual financial budget & monthly financial forecasts. Assist with preparation of weekly, monthly & quarter financial analysis schedules of actual v budget variances. Provide analysis support to various areas. Assist with completion of SOX compliance reporting. Exhibit technical and operations proficiency in primary duties. Acts a resource to managers and employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work to implement and apply cost accounting policies and procedures. Support Plant Controller’s efforts for implementing and maintaining internal controls. Analyze financial performance and create action plans for unfavorable gaps. Prepare and process assigned daily/monthly journal entries. Establish processes to reduce production costs. Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators Support the local plant budgeting process of the fixed and variable expenses. Prepares, reports actual vs. budget results on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly presentations. Maintains the packaging standards costing files and tracks daily performances of packaging to earned standards. Assist with Submitting SOX compliance reports Create Ad hoc reports to support management decisions The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required 2-4 years of directly related experience required Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to details Very strong in Excel and Power Point Ability to communicate effectively with managers and employees Organized and time management is essential SAP experience is a Excellent problem-solving skills Action oriented with ability to multi-task Team player with a positive, can do attitude and agility to multiple work streams While this position is primarily based in a corporate office setting, travel to the production facility will be required. While at the facility, employee will be subject to extreme temperatures, humid/wet environments and other hazards common to a food manufacturing facility WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While this position is primarily based in a corporate office setting, travel to the production facility will be required. While at the facility, employee will be subject to extreme temperatures, humid/wet environments and other hazards common to a food manufacturing facility More about us: Opportunity for career growth – we prefer to promote internal employees into management roles as they are ready for new responsibilities Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, 401(k) and free tuition to select schools Charitable involvement across Mid-West communities (Hometown Strong (https://hometownstrong.jbssa.com/) ) Company Culture (Purpose & Culture (https://jbsfoodsgroup.com/our-purpose/culture) ) EOE/Vets/Disability