The Oregon Fruit Company is a fast-paced, growth-oriented fruit processing company based in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1935, the company acts like an 88-year-old startup, with an emphasis on new product innovation and disruptive communication to drive rapid growth in the foodservice and manufacturing ingredients channels. Oregon Fruit is family owned and seeking to share the things we grow in Oregon: Craft, Community and Fruit.
We are seeking a dynamic Financial Analyst to join our growing team at Oregon Fruit Company, a leader in the fruit industry. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will provide essential financial insight and support across various functions, including month-end financial analysis, pricing strategies, capital expenditure project evaluation, budgeting, and ad hoc financial projects. This position plays a key role in ensuring the financial health and growth of the company.
Who you are:
- Strong communicator and collaborator,
- Adaptable in a fast-paced environment,
- Proactive problem-solver,
- Ready to make an impact!
Job Duties
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability reports, and financial performance reviews.
- Work closely with various departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Collaborate in the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and monitor ongoing performance against budget.
- Support the CFO with ad hoc financial projects and analysis as needed.
- Collaborate with the product development and marketing teams to provide financial insights that support the evaluation of new product profitability and market potential.
- Perform detailed pricing analysis and contribute to the development of pricing strategies to optimize profitability.
- Evaluate capital expenditure projects, providing financial insights and recommendations for investment decisions.
- Assist in cost analysis associated with production, labor, and materials to identify areas for improvement or savings.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Partner with other departments to provide financial insight, supporting business objectives and informed decision-making across non-finance stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and assist with audits.
Qualifications
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in the manufacturing or food industry.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles (GAAP), and financial analysis techniques.
Language Skills
Computer Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in financial modeling.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent to create insightful financial reports
- Experience with SQL is a plus.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365/Business Central is a strongly desired.
Reasoning Ability
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly and concisely.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Must be able to sit for extended periods.
- Requires work on computers for long periods.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.
Oregon Fruit Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
