Senior Financial Analyst, Operations

Simple Mills is on a mission to transform the way food is made—creating nourishing products with astounding ingredients and amazing taste. Founded in 2012 by Katlin Smith, our brand has redefined center-aisle grocery by delivering better-for-you products made with unique, nutrient-dense ingredients. Today, we’re a category leader and the #1 natural brand in multiple segments, with distribution in over 30,000 stores nationwide. 

Now, as part of Flowers Foods, we’re entering an exciting new phase of growth—expanding our reach, accelerating innovation, and amplifying brand awareness, all while preserving the integrity of what makes Simple Mills special. Our commitment to using simple, high-quality ingredients ensures that every bite is both delicious and nutritious. Whether it’s watermelon seed flour in our cookies or butternut squash in our crackers, we craft our products with innovative, wholesome ingredients that deliver extraordinary taste. 

Our work has been recognized by Fast Company as a Brand That Matters and a Most Innovative Company, and has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, Women’s Health, and NPR’s How I Built This. In 2024, Inc. named us one of its Best Workplaces, reflecting our dedication to fostering an inspiring and inclusive environment where passionate individuals can make a difference. 

Join us as we shape the future of food. Learn more at www.simplemills.com. 

Role Description

The Sr. Financial Analyst will be a critical role in helping enhance Simple Mills’ Operations Finance team.  This role will further our strategic objectives of optimizing financial health and profitability to maximize Simple Mills’ impact as a wellness leader and creating a best-in-class operations network. The position will report to the Operations Finance Sr. Manager and responsibilities will include:

• Working with stakeholders across the business, including senior leaders, to develop and manage the monthly forecast and Annual Operating Plan for Logistics, Quality, Operations and Capital Expense.
• Partner closely with all cross-functional stakeholders in Operations (Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Logistics, Quality) to mitigate risks and unlock opportunities to exceed our financial plans.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports to cross functional leads, highlighting key insights and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct monthly financial review meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss spending, variances, and budgeting adjustments.
• Assist in the analysis of COGS monthly operational results and variance analytics with the Accounting team and understand impact on operational performance.
• Assist in developing and tracking KPIs for Manufacturing Operations such as efficiency, yield, waste reduction and downtime.
• Develop and recommend capital expenditure budgets and conduct capital expenditure project analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement recommendations to enhance efficiency.
• Completing ad-hoc financial analysis to support cross-functional decision-making and present findings and recommendations to company leaders.
• Supporting Simple Mills’ people development by strengthening the financial acumen of cross-functional partners and building a foundation of strong financial stewardship.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Finance, with experience in Cost Accounting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required
• In-depth knowledge of General Accounting and Cost Accounting principles
• Experience with ERP & Financial systems, preferably NetSuite
• Proficiency in software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• A passion for natural food and healthy eating as well as a desire to change the way we think about ingredient labels.

Intrinsic qualities we hope to find in our new team member:

• Self-starter with ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal guidance.
• Thrives under ambiguity and excited by change.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and skills
• Ability to build alignment across a fast-growing organization.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent leadership & interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility, adaptabil