Finance Analyst

Company Description

POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

We are currently looking for a Finance Analyst to be a key part of the finance team based Del Rey, CA. This position is expected to provide both financial and strategic business leadership and communicate effectively with senior management.  The position will report to the Plant Accounting Manager.

Job Description

• Understand financial operations of the business and educate others inside and outside the Finance/Accounting group about the financial performance of their respective area
• Assist in the preparation of monthly close, variance explanations; prepare Journal Entries, general ledger analysis, and other accounting related processes
• Manage monthly cost center reviews – including presentation of financial results to senior management
• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting expenses and financial results
• Participate in quarterly plant based financial reviews and CAPEX meetings
• Prepare Plant KPI’s and participate in KPI reviews
• Manage Outside Grower process – including creating related purchase orders, preparing the daily pack-outs and payment calculations
• Analyze key business statistics, trends and drivers, including inventory variances, bill of materials and standard costs
• Utilize Oracle financial system information to develop and communicate value-added reporting tools
• Provide assistance to operational group with ad-hoc analytical projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in finance or a related filed
• Manufacturing or Agriculture industry preferred, but not required
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Oracle or similar ERP system experience highly preferred
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Ability to perform financial analysis, including ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and work quickly/accurately under pressure
• Should be organized, goal oriented, energetic, team player and responsive
• Flexibility to work weekends during season (Oct-Dec)

Pay Range: $72,000-$77,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United Sta