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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE.   PRODUCTS.  CUSTOMERS. 

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Job Purpose and Overview

The Financial Analyst II will work within the Commercial Finance team and be a key business partner supporting Market / Distribution accounts with responsibilities in critical areas supporting P&L management.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proactivity, thrive in a fast-paced environment & have a drive to expand their knowledge. They will be externally focused and provide business support within Finance, Sales, Marketing, R&D & Commercial leadership. 

Work Environment & Travel: This is a hybrid position based out of the Home Office in Jackson, MI, requiring onsite presence approximately 2 days per week, with the ability to flex based on business needs. Up to 10% travel may occasionally be required. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Jackson, MI, to be considered, as relocation assistance is not available for this position. 

During onboarding and training, candidates should expect to be onsite up to 4 days per week. 

What will you do as a Financial Analyst II – Market/ Distribution Accounts at Dawn Foods? 

• Perform standard & ad-hoc reporting for business partners. Leveraging on the job learning of Dawn’s business to drive favorable outcomes based on the reporting generated.
• Support the development of new business analytics to influence key decision making & profitability governance.
• Conduct pricing analyses, driving profitable growth at micro & macro levels.
• Support the Commercial Finance team in delivering strategic & operational support to the commercial team (Sales & Marketing).
• Work closely with Financial Analysts & Commercial Finance Manager on projects throughout the year based on current business needs.
• Develop & leverage your ability to analyze key business drivers & present clear, concise recommendations based on findings to influence business decisions.
• Other duties as assigned

What Does It Take to be a Financial Analyst II – Market/Distribution Accounts at Dawn Foods?  

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.   

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of financial experience. 
  • Will accept 6 years of relevant financial experience in lieu of a degree. 
• Experience with P&L management, financial modeling, commercial operations, supply chain, and accounting is highly preferred.
• Understanding of commercial business with experience supporting Sales or Marketing teams through financial insights.
• Understanding of pricing strategy, margin analysis, and profitability improvement.
• Strong attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to connect financial results to business drivers and explain what is causing changes in performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to have the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for non-Finance partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Self-starter with the ability to provide financial support, handling multiple tasks within an open and interactive environment.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet short deadlines.
• Hands-on Excel experience, comfortable analyzing large data sets, utilizing pivot tables & charts, creating graphs, lookups, IF statements, etc. 
• SAP and Oracle experience desired.

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The normal setting for this job is hybrid, where you will work on-site or from home.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.” 

About Our Benefits 

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits. 

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $68,700-$105,800 with bonus eligibility.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 38025