Senior Finance Analyst, Supply Chain

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TITLE: Sr. Finance Analyst, Supply Chain

LOCATION: Alsip, IL – HYBRID (in office 3 days/week)

COMP RANGE: $90,000 – 120,000/year

Griffith Foods is hiring a Sr. Finance Analyst, Supply Chain who will be responsible for financial management and oversight of the Alsip site-level manufacturing & supply chain Finance. The role leads cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance reporting, ensuring accurate, insightful, and actionable financial information to drive operational decisions.

This is your opportunity to have a high impact on the company because of its strategic nature to collaborate with other teams and deliver results through achieving short- and long-term business targets. This role plays a key role in shaping site-level financial performance, cost optimization, and margin improvement for Griffith’s largest US plant. You will drive financial transparency and operational efficiency through data-driven insights and process improvements.

As a Sr. Finance Analyst, Supply Chain, your responsibilities will include:

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, H&S, and Process Improvement teams to strengthen cost control and performance.
• Own daily and monthly cost tracking, variance analysis, and performance reporting for manufacturing and supply chain activities (Departmental & MFG Expense, LOI, Inventory Reconciliation, Labor Productivity).

• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve operational efficiencies, and influence cost drivers in partnership with operations teams, and develop financial models and scenarios for optimizing inventory levels, production, etc. to improve service level, efficiency, profitability, etc. Support CapEx management, standard cost updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain KPI dashboards to monitor operational and financial performance, providing insights for better decision-making at the site.

• Provide recommendations for inventory control to minimize losses and optimize working capital. Lead semi-annual physical inventory counts to ensure compliance, accuracy, and reconciliation with system records and ensure inventories are properly valued and standards are accurately set and maintained across manufacturing sites.

• Lead site-level annual budget and quarterly forecast processes for headcount, expenses, inventory, and LOI.

• Partner with plant management, regional Finance, and Operations teams to deliver insightful financial analysis that supports strategic decisions and drives cost efficiency.

The Sr. Finance Analyst, Supply Chain position is well-suited for you if you:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the cost components and drivers of inventory, absorption, production variances, OEE, etc. and the impact to manufacturing costs, enabling insightful guidance on cost optimization and resource allocation

• Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners in manufacturing (ie Plant Manager, Procurement, Finance, Plant Employees, etc.) and tailor your communication to different audiences

• Are a strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture, aligning financial strategies with supply chain initiatives to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• At least five (5) years of financial analysis experience, including at least 3 years experience in a manufacturing finance or accounting environment.

• Willing and able to work 3 days/week onsite in Alsip, IL. The team and the internal customers are usually in the office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

• Currently located within a commutable distance to Alsip, IL.
  Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• Accounting Degree and/or early career experience in cost accounting

• Food manufacturing finance experience

This role is affiliated to the Alsip, IL location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.

There is potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 6% This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, PTO, Holidays & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

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