Business Analyst (Finance)
Job Purpose
The Business Analyst / Finance Operations Analyst plays a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making through detailed cost analysis, ERP system maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration. This position is responsible for product costing, yield and efficiency tracking, and financial reporting across various business areas. It involves analyzing market opportunities, supporting daily hog settlement, and accounting functions. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects that enhance financial performance and reporting accuracy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support and participate in the maintenance and strategy of our ERP system
Maintain all aspects of product costing including cost card variable analysis and optimization; reviewing market and production costs
Liaise with the Product Management and Industrial Engineering teams on product cost optimization opportunities
Setup, maintain and analyze production yields and labour efficiencies
Analyze financial implications of shipping to various international markets to identify cost and revenue opportunities
Partner with cross-functional teams to provide strategic insights that guide market entry and logistics decisions
Daily hog settlement duties
Matching hog data to shipments
Analyzing hog data and communicating findings to Producer Services
Setup and maintain yearly updates of:
Overhead Rates
Contribution Margins
Labour Rates
Weekly Reporting of:
Hog Pricing
Hopper Scorecard
Operational Scorecard
Sales and Chilled Pork P&L statements
Senior Leadership Scorecard
Various other reports
Backup and support (problem solving) for A/P, A/R, Invoicing
Operational accounting functions
Liaise with external partners on capital project reimbursements (grants); identifying or actioning opportunities
Analysis to provide insights on cost drivers and efficiencies
Work with large datasets to develop reporting metrics and summarize key findings
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in reporting, automation, and process efficiencies
Special Projects as assigned
Personal Development
Attend company required training
Remain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibility
Attend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 1 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the food industry)
Strong Data Analysis- and Modeling skills, turning data into insights
Ability to identify inefficiencies and create practical solutions
Attention to detail, organization and time management
Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel, PowerBI (preferred) and ERP system.
Key Competencies
Service Excellence
Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer experience, both internal and external
Focus on strong internal and external customer service skills
Proactive with a strong attention to detail
Accountability and Initiative
Take ownership of your work and meet all commitments
Takes initiative and demonstrates a “do whatever it takes” work ethic to get the work done
Focus on continuous improvement
People are our Foundation
Treats others with fairness and respect
Displays a willingness to receive assistance from others, and returns the favour back to them
Working Conditions
N/A
Physical Requirements
N/A
Key Performance Indicators
Quantitative:
Completed projects (including the quality and accuracy of the completed project), timeliness of completion as compared to original agreed timelines, and completed documentation
Qualitative:
Ease of use by the user
Feedback from major internal and external contacts