Financial Analyst - Trade - Remote

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Job description

Job Locations:
US-IL-Lisle
US-VA-Smithfield

Your Opportunity:
The Financial Analyst - Trade is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the Trade functions while building key relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring compliance and driving department efficiencies and automation. The role is also responsible for managing the Trade close process including reviewing all closing entries and analyzing overall Trade accrual balances. This person will serve as the principal point of contact and resource for questions and issues related to Trade.

Employee will have the capacity to work 80% remote.

Core Responsibilities:
Manage the Trade close process including reviewing all closing entries and analyzing overall Trade accrual balances.

Drive effective communication across all Smithfield business managers, financial planning group, and with both internal and external customers.

Manage Aramark Differentials (Actual Markets via Comtell vs. SMF Price List).

Prepare monthly broker commission reports by division, region and product category for Senior Management and Sales.

Monitor Indirect Trade Rates used in calculating accrual via Blacksmith Indirect Template.

Review Final Settlement of Trade Deals in Blacksmith and its financial impact.

Oversee the closing of Trade agreements and determining proper disposition of remaining funds to the P&L.

Responsible for monthly close review for all Trade accrual accounts.

Responsible for monthly close Journal Entries for Trade.

Responsible for Trade reporting & analysis

Responsible for Trade Account Reconciliations & Validations

Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley requirement for disbursement and accruals are met.

Recommend and implement changes in financial reporting to management and field staff to help in managing accruals, identify unusual items, and hold responsible parties accountable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; required.

Knowledge of SAP is required

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Blacksmith

Understanding of order to cash process.

Demonstrated ability to follow specific procedures and guidelines.

Ability to multi-task with changing priorities and customer needs.

Must work with a sense of urgency and produce high volume of work with accuracy.

Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, as well as solid organization and time management skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with internal departments.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Careers and Benefits:
To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit .

PEOPLE MATTER

More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Working at Smithfield isn't just a job - it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.

BENEFITS

Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.

SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 43,000 U.S. team members and 16,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit , and connect with us on , , and .

EEO/AA Information:
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status or status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.