Senior Financial & Commodity Analyst
Full Time
San Diego, CA 92123
Posted
Job description
Responsible for independently developing financial models for business decision making; performing complex financial and non-financial analyses of company performance, including purchasing RFPs and food cost modeling to assess various company and operations tactics for multiple brands. Supports Senior Commodity Risk Manager with commodity market analysis. Responsible for preparing findings, presenting concise and logical conclusions and providing advice to management on analytical techniques, financial analysis, and project results.KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs and develops complex financial computer models to accurately reflect and assess company performance with alternative assumptions and scenarios, including; modeling of sales and margins, food and packaging ingredient costs and other variables. Modifies and maintains computer models to reflect business changes, management decisions, and market impacts. Conducts cost analysis associated with large scale supply chain RFPs and commodity analysis. Identifies opportunities for improving analysis processes and procedures; provides input and expertise in the development of systems, procedures, and controls.
Leads corporate and/or field forecast and budgeting processes, including; gathering, researching and documenting driving assumptions; performing complex modeling by testing and analyzing with various scenarios and assumptions. Performs restaurant level financial analysis. Tracks ingredient cost trends, researches and explains variances to budget and forecast for food cost reporting to upper management. Participates in preparation of all related board of director materials as well as presentations to the Franchise Supply Chain Committee for multiple brands.
Performs financial and non financial analyses of company and operations tactics and programs, assesses their impact on various levels of the business, including; costs and profit margin. Has good understanding of dynamics and complexities of commodity market. Able to convert raw hedge positions into finished goods cost. Provides support to the Senior Commodity Risk Manager with analytical analysis of market trends and hedge positions. Provides interpretation of financial and statistical data and results to Supply Chain leadership, category managers and senior management. Prepares and presents findings that may impact the strategic decision making process.
Participates in the development of alternative measures for performance thresholds, including lagging and leading indicators. Analyzes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as they relate to overall company and operational execution, correlation with other metrics and performance projections. Develops tracking techniques and reports to pinpoint trends and alerts management as early as possible. Develops applicable data analysis approaches and standard methodologies for recurring and ad hoc analysis requests.
Works with cross functional department members as well as business and technical teams, Project Managers and external consultants such as the Hyperion Planning Implementation Lead to define the right solution for the problem at hand; helps guide and lead financial data governance processes including hierarchy creation, definition and maintenance; coordinates and manages implementation of changes to Hyperion applications.
Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
Experience Minimum of 8 years of related, advanced financial analysis experience, with an emphasis in developing complex financial models. Minimum of 5 years of strong business financial planning and forecasting experience required including experience in identifying, writing, and prioritizing business requirements and commodity analysis. Fortune 500 or other relevant industry experience with end to end Hyperion implementations especially in Hyperion Planning and Essbase applications preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Excellent and persuasive oral and written English communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
Broad knowledge of financial concepts and techniques.
Strong personal computer skills including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word).
Advanced Excel skills including modeling and analysis techniques required.
Strong understanding of statistical principles.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to transfer knowledge by coaching, training and mentoring.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
Brand: Jack In The Box
Address: 9357 Spectrum Center Blvd. San Diego, CA - 92123
Property Description: Jack in the Box Corporate
Property Number: XX9101
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