Financial Analyst

StarKist Co.

Reston, VA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3+ years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, or manufacturing finance, or similar role
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field is required 
  • Strong understanding of cost drivers (materials, labor, overhead, logistics, etc.)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required - SAP HANA and Power BI a plus 
  • Prior work experience in industries such as Manufacturing or Food Manufacturing is preferred
  • Analytical, ability to multi-task, attention to detail and self-motivated
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~10%) to support plant visits, operational reviews and cross-functional collaboration

If you have a disability and cannot apply online, please mail your resume and cover letter to:

StarKist Co.

1875 Explorer Street

10th Floor

Reston, VA 20190

ATTN: Human Resources

Please note: this option is for individuals with disabilities only.

StarKist Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. EOE/AA/Vet/Disability

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Partner with Manufacturing to analyze product cost structure (materials, labor, conversion, yield) and identify cost drivers impacting profitability 
  • Own monthly manufacturing variance analysis (volume, yield, cost rate, mix), explaining deviations vs AOP and forecast 
  • Support cost optimization initiatives including plant efficiency, yield improvement and sourcing decisions
  • Lead the annual operating plan and forecasting for Operations, SG&A and capital highlighting key risks and opportunities, while driving potential mitigating actions
  • Develop driver-based models linking volume, yield and cost assumptions to financial outcomes
  • Participate in the month-end close ensuring accuracy of results and understanding variance drivers 
  • Lead monthly reviews with stakeholders to ensure accountability and alignment on cost targets
  • Support the development of the annual capital plan, forecasts and analytical review of projects to ensure the adherence to internal financial benchmarks
  • Support capital planning and investment analysis of plants, including ROI, IRR and payback for manufacturing and operations initiatives 
  • Partner with operations to evaluate capacity expansion, automation and cost reduction projects 
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses and projects to support business management decisions
  • Lead monthly G&A meetings with cost center owners to provide a clear understanding of results
LOCATION
Reston, VA
POSTED
25 days ago

Serve as a core finance partner to Manufacturing and Operations by driving visibility into cost structures (materials, conversion, logistics), improving forecast accuracy, and enabling cost control and capital allocation decisions.

About the Company

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StarKist Co.

StarKist Co. provides trusted, healthy, food products in the United States. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce StarKist single-serve pouch products, which include Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® and Chicken Creations™.  As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist's charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a subsidiary of the Dongwon Group.

HEADQUARTERS
Reston, VA, US
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production