Financial Analyst jobs in Middlesex, NJ

Financial Analyst

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Edison

*Edison, NJ*

About the role

*Working in a project-based role, the Financial Analyst will provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis related to the AAK US business as well as the Americas region, strategy and contribute to regional reporting that facilitates decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.*

Responsibilities

• •Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity.
• Development of analytics and a standardized reporting package that will allow the operations finance team better analyze, understand, and predict our manufacturing costs for reporting to the US LT and for P&L planning purposes.
• Development of analytics and reporting that will allow for us to better understand, control, and predict that US P&L and overall volume performance. Potential sources of information would be volume trends by industry, contract levels, origination trending per PO, and category/retail point of sale trends from marketing.
• Coordination, analysis, management, and reporting of US strategy plans. Prepare analytics and HQ communications as needed or upon request - done in coordination with marketing and commercial strategy leads. Drive annual update of strategy and ensure alignment with overall annual budgets.
• Assist the US contract management team with contract status updates, reporting, and follow ups. Help drive results in the areas of contract snowball cleanup and simple and effective reporting to the LT.
• Other ad hoc responsibilities related to CFO projects, management and reporting related to the overall Americas region, and/or management and reporting related to any facet of the US business.
• Compile data for annual reports (charts, tables and other exhibits as requested as well as support on the preparation of budgets and cash flow).
• Produce or collaborate on the necessary financial presentation materials for the Leadership Team meetings.
• Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates distributed for use by all of Finance during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic review.
• Demonstrate insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to business area partners and management in order to drive business results.*

• •A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting and 3-7 years of financial analysis experience required.
• Experience and understanding of financial systems as well as advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion is required
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.
• Financial modeling expertise a plus.
• Professional with strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
• Professional presence with ability to interact with senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment.

• Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
• Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match
• Free Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
• Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.