Grain Processing Corporation
SR FINANCIAL ANALYST (ON SITE - MUSCATINE, IOWA)
Grain Processing Corporation, Muscatine, Iowa, United States, 52761
SR FINANCIAL ANALYST (ON SITE - MUSCATINE, IOWA)
Looking to join a 6‑time U.S. Best Managed Company? Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a KENT WORLDWIDE™ company and leading manufacturer of grain‑based products located in Muscatine, Iowa, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support strategic analysis, reporting, and FP&A initiatives. This role delivers actionable insights through advanced analytics, supports budgeting and forecasting, and partners with leadership to optimize performance and profitability.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and operational metrics tracking
Analyze monthly financial performance, including costing and inventory
Analyze product line margins to determine optimum product mix
Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements
Develop and maintain BI dashboards and reporting tools
Prepare content for leadership reviews and management reporting
Drive cross‑functional projects and process improvement initiatives
Monitor KPIs and provide insights for business performance
Support system implementations (e.g., Integrated Business Planning, Microsoft Dynamics 365)
Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls
Complete special projects and provide strategic support to senior leadership
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA preferred
Experience & Qualification Requirements
5+ years of experience in financial analysis or similar role; manufacturing setting experience preferred
Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking and analytical skills
Proficiency in Excel, PivotTables, Power BI and other data visualization tools
Excellent communication skills for conveying complex concepts to non‑financial stakeholders
Results oriented with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Experience with costing and inventory analysis; manufacturing industry experience a plus
Travel
Some travel up to 10% can be expected for meetings, trainings and other site visits
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
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Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and operational metrics tracking
Analyze monthly financial performance, including costing and inventory
Analyze product line margins to determine optimum product mix
Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements
Develop and maintain BI dashboards and reporting tools
Prepare content for leadership reviews and management reporting
Drive cross‑functional projects and process improvement initiatives
Monitor KPIs and provide insights for business performance
Support system implementations (e.g., Integrated Business Planning, Microsoft Dynamics 365)
Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls
Complete special projects and provide strategic support to senior leadership
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA preferred
Experience & Qualification Requirements
5+ years of experience in financial analysis or similar role; manufacturing setting experience preferred
Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking and analytical skills
Proficiency in Excel, PivotTables, Power BI and other data visualization tools
Excellent communication skills for conveying complex concepts to non‑financial stakeholders
Results oriented with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Experience with costing and inventory analysis; manufacturing industry experience a plus
Travel
Some travel up to 10% can be expected for meetings, trainings and other site visits
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
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