Financial Analyst

We have the ability to hire at the Mid-level or Senior level for this position. 

This role is responsible for supporting financial analysis for an assigned department or plant to ensure that the company's financial objectives are met. The position will work to understand business strategies and goals, and then propose financial plans that support those goals. Additionally, the 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.

Mid-level will:

• Propose expertise and guidance on financial matters for consideration
• Understand the business goals and objectives, and assist in developing financial plans to deliver the fincancial objectives of the company including cost, revenue and margin targets for the business
• Assist in preparing and monitoring financial forecasts for the monthly IBP process and annual AOP process
• Help to interpret financial reports, including variances vs. AOP, prior year and prior months
• Analyze business performance and financial data, which may include customer pricing and incentive programs, cost center reports, activity rates, variances, inventory valuation, and logistics costs
• Assist in preparing regular financial reports and presentations to communicate business performance and key drivers to senior management and other stakeholders
• Assist in preparing financial analysis for scenarios that optimize financial performance, including proposals for new initiatives, cost-saving measures, and investment opportunities
• Propose ROI analyses (NPV, IRR, payback) for projects such as new products, capacity expansion, and automation
• Participate in cross-functional projects with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitors and market conditions, and provide insights and analysis to support business decision-making for consideration
• Collaborate with Power BI, Accounting, Sales, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure consistency of data across company

Senior level will:

• Provide expertise and guidance on financial matters for consideration
• Understand the business goals and objectives, and develop financial plans to deliver the financial objectives of the company including cost, revenue and margin targets for the business
• Prepare and monitor financial forecasts for the monthly IBP process and annual AOP process 
• Help to interpret financial reports, including variances vs. AOP, prior year and prior months
• Analyze business performance and financial data, which may include customer pricing and incentive programs, cost center reports, activity rates, variances, inventory valuation, and logistics costs
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations to communicate business performance and key drivers to senior management and other stakeholders
• Prepare financial analysis for scenarios that optimize financial performance, including proposals for new initiatives, cost-saving measures, and investment opportunities
• Develop ROI analyses (NPV, IRR, payback) for significant capital spend projects such as new products, capacity expansion, and automation
• Participate in cross-functional projects with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitors and market conditions, and provide insights and analysis to support business decision-making
• Collaborate with Power BI, Accounting, Sales, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure consistency of data across company

Core Skills and Qualifications for Mid-level:
The ideal Mid-level candidate must possess all of the following:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, business, or related field of study and three (3) 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

Core Skills and Qualifications for Senior level:

The ideal Senior level candidate must possess all of the above plus the following:

• 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 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications for both levels:

• Experience in the manufacturing sector is highly preferred
• Experience in the Food Service and National Accounts industry

Overview: 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 vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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