Financial Analyst - Full-time

Description

The Financial Analyst is responsible for performing the necessary tasks to complete the period closing process in SAP, including the calculation, analysis, and reporting of variances and balance sheet reconciliations. Oversee the cycle count and inventory control program for raw materials, finished goods, and maintenance parts, ensuring inventory accuracy, obsolescence tracking, and finance support for inventory level decisions. Provide local finance support for spend tracking and control, and provide plant management with relevant financial data for decision making.

Join the team at Dr Pepper Snapple Group and make a difference by pursuing everything that you do with the determination that sets us apart from our competitors. Driving for results leads to recognition and personal growth within the company, helping us to achieve our goal to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas”. The success that comes from within each of us is recognized, and creates opportunities for your growth in the organization.

Position Responsibilities


1. Calculate and analyze material usage variances through production order settlement and daily syrup use tracking, working directly with the plant operations team. Provide support and direction to operations for yield improvement projects.
2. Perform weekly labor distribution and analysis, calculating direct labor variances vs. standard costs, and indirect labor utilization vs. budget.
3. Perform period closing activities, including settlement of production orders, variance calculations, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. Must ensure overall data integrity and compliance with all financial policies.
4. Provide oversight and audit function for the plant’s cycle count and inventory control process. Including validating compliance with all count policies, ensure inventory balances are accurate, and analysis and explanation for inventory adjustments. Includes raw materials, finished goods, and maintenance parts.
5. Analyze various balance sheet accounts tied to plant related activity.
6. Work with Corporate Accounts Payable team to resolve invoice and other payable discrepancies.
7. Provide special analysis of spending by department and machine detail levels.
8. Utilize SAP and Excel extensively for various projects and job performance requirements.

Total Rewards


We take great pride in offering our people benefits that are competitive. We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas and unending passion, which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees from day one based on eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

•Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred, or related experience & skills
• 1 year of related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent working knowledge of advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, look-ups, macros, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience using SAP preferred
• Ability to work in production environment and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting defined deadlines.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is one of North America’s leading refreshment beverage companies, manufacturing, bottling and distributing more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, mixers, waters and other premium beverages.

With a brand heritage spanning more than 200 years, the DPS portfolio includes some of the most recognized beverages in the Americas. More than 75 percent of the company’s overall volume is from brands that are either #1 or #2 in their flavor categories. In addition to its flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the DPS portfolio includes 7UP, Mott’s, A&W, Sunkist soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Squirt, Penafiel, Yoo-hoo, Rose’s, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T and other well-known consumer favorites.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V