Senior Financial Analyst

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.
Job Summary
This position is a part of the Glanbia Nutritionals (GN) Plant Operations Finance team. This team is responsible for financial reporting, planning, and analysis for GN Operations which includes manufacturing plants across USA, Canada, Germany and China . By collaborating with various business partners, the team is responsible for centralizing the financial operational information and providing month end/periodic planning overhead review, analysis and reporting to the Function heads/ Senior executives. The team also provides ad-hoc financial analysis required by Senior executives and leadership to drive the strategic decisions and monitor KPIs in real-time.
Essential Functions
Prepare periodic plans for GN manufacturing cost globally, including budget, forecast and long term strategic planning
Prepare the periodic payroll planning for joint ventures
Perform various financial modeling and analysis to support forecast, strategic decision-making, risk evaluation, and scenario planning.
Prepare the Capex monthly report and periodic planning for depreciation
Prepare freight reports and analysis including the weekly pricing update, monthly reports, related accruals and budgets/ forecasts
Analysis of the month end accounts for GN manufacturing cost and related variance analysis
Assist with preparation of the monthly COO Report and complete month end closing tasks within assigned deadlines.
Responsible for monthly cost analysis for the Centers of Excellence, which include Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain and Technical Services.
Collaborate with local GN Operations Finance teams and other function stakeholders to complete planning and month end review.
Ad hoc analysis and project work as required by the Centers of Excellence or GN Operations Senior Leader Team
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficiency and predictability.
Additional Functions Perform other duties as assigned. Participates in special projects or action teams Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years related experience.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Initiative and ability to work in team environment
Driven, energetic results oriented individual with the ability to thrive under pressurized conditions

Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Drives excellent performance without being close supervised.
High degree of personal, commercial and professional credibility

Typical Physical Activity Physical Demands
Constantly involves sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
Frequently talking or listening
Occasionally involves standing and walking, and reaching with hands and arms. Physical Requirements Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, and works with the fingers.
Typical Environmental Conditions
May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment or light traffic).
Travel Requirements
Minimal overnight travel by land and/or air.