Financial Analyst

This role is responsible for supporting financial analysis for an assigned department or plant to help meet the company's financial objectives. This role is responsible for the integrity of financial information including understanding cost allocation processes and helping to propose and implement process improvements within the finance function.

Day-to-Day Role:

Associate Level

• Propose guidance on financial matters for consideration
• Understand the business goals and objectives, and provide guidance and insight into financial matters
• Assist in preparing and monitoring financial forecasts for the monthly IBP process and annual AOP process
• Learn to interpret financial reports, including variances vs. AOP, prior year and prior months
• Help analyze business performance and financial data, which may include customer pricing and incentive programs, cost center reports, activity rates, variances, inventory valuation, and logistics costs
• Assist in preparing financial reports and presentations for business performance and key drivers to leadership
• Participate in cross-functional projects with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams
• Collaborate with Power BI, Accounting, Sales, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure consistency of data across company
• Support accounting activities during month end and year end close, as needed

Mid Level

• Propose expertise and guidance on financial matters for consideration
• Understand the business goals and objectives, and provide guidance and insight into financial matters
• Assist in preparing and monitoring financial forecasts for the monthly IBP process and annual AOP process
• Help to interpret financial reports, including variances vs. AOP, prior year and prior months
• Analyze business performance and financial data, which may include customer pricing and incentive programs, cost center reports, activity rates, variances, inventory valuation, and logistics costs
• Assist in preparing regular financial reports and presentations to communicate business performance and key drivers to senior management and other stakeholders
• Participate in cross-functional projects with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams
• Collaborate with Power BI, Accounting, Sales, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure consistency of data across company
• Support accounting activities during month end and year end close, as needed

Senior Level

• Understand the business goals/objectives to provide expertise and guidance on financial matters for consideration
• Prepare and monitor financial forecasts for the monthly IBP process and annual AOP process
• Interpret financial reports, including variances vs. AOP, prior year and prior months
• Analyze business performance and financial data, which may include customer pricing and incentive programs, cost center reports, activity rates, variances, inventory valuation, and logistics costs
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations to communicate business performance and key drivers to senior management and other stakeholders
• Participate in cross-functional projects with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams
• Collaborate with Power BI, Accounting, Sales, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure consistency of data across company
• Support accounting activities during month end and year end close, as needed

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

Associate Level

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, business, or related field of study
• Financial analysis and modeling skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and building relationships
• Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities
• Functional/technical skills including problem solving, drive for results, decision quality, interpersonal savvy, strategic agility and innovative thinking

Mid Level

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, business, or related field of study and three (3) years of experience in finance or accounting or related role
• Financial analysis and modeling skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and building relationships
• Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities
• Functional/technical skills including problem solving, drive for results, decision quality, interpersonal savvy, strategic agility and innovative thinking

Senior Level

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, business, or related field of study and five (5) years of experience in finance or accounting or related role
• Financial analysis and modeling skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and building relationships
• Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities
• Functional/technical skills including problem solving, drive for results, decision quality, interpersonal savvy, strategic agility and innovative thinking

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Overview:Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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