Financial Analyst - Plant Operations

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Job description

CLYNK, an upstart in the recycling space, is looking for an Operations Analyst to help drive profitability for the Redemption Operations organization. The role will require ability to work inter-departmentally to create cost efficiencies and effectiveness always tying back to financial objectives.

CLYNK is a provider of modern, high-speed, large-scale beverage container redemption services in Maine and New York (in addition to being a provider of container redemption technology in other Bottle Bill states). We are considered a "rare breed," as one of the few recycling industry participants that is taking a progressive, tech-savvy, visionary approach to protecting the planet. CLYNK Redemption exists to make recycling easier, more convenient and more rewarding for consumers and retailers. It also serves as the "test kitchen" for innovation from our Technology arm.

We hire humble, enthusiastic, collaborative, and ambitious people, and give them room to grow and succeed. We value scrappiness, willingness to challenge incumbent thinking, an orientation toward green and recycling, and grit (or you might call it stick-to-itiveness). We look forward to meeting you!

The opportunity: As the Financial Analyst of our rapidly growing Redemption Operations (4 plants across ME and NY, a vehicle fleet, and several corporate partnerships), you will be a finance business partner to the Operations Management group.

Essential Functions

• Work alongside Redemption Operations personnel in Maine and New York to identify ways to improve financial and other performance metrics
• Utilizing large data sets, provide insightful financial analysis within individual metrics and across operations
• Monitor metrics and develop communication methods to quickly flag areas of concern, as well as quantify the costs associated with poor performance
• Provide finance support for profitability improvement efforts, profitability and return on investment measures, budgeting, and planning efforts
• Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field preferred

Minimum 3 years finance and manufacturing or logistics operations experience

Competencies Desired

• A team player with strong analytical and project management skills able to handle multiple initiatives
• Comfort with basic Accounting principles
• A high level of technical capabilities, including expertise in Microsoft Excel and at minimum a working knowledge of:

• Quickbooks or similar accounting platforms
• Forecasting concepts and toolsets
• Microsoft SQL Server - TSQL

• Demonstrated ability to understand business concepts
• Able organize information and manipulate data to clearly identify trends, problems and to offer preferred solutions
• Strong organizational and business partner skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

****Demonstrating your communication skills is very important to this application. PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER. Applications without letters will not be reviewed.***

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in a manufacturing office setting. However, the position is expected to spend considerable time on a CLYNK plant floor, in a CLYNK truck, or at a partner store location as needed to support their analysis.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, reporting to the Controller, our most senior finance position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday between 8 AM - 6 PM, though very occasional evening or weekend work may be required if on a deadline.

Compensation

Base salary commensurate with experience and market, with a quarterly bonus opportunity.

Other benefits include company paid health and dental insurance, up to 4% 401K match, generous PTO, floating holidays and company holidays, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are contributing to the betterment of our environment and many local communities. Please don't underestimate the daily mental health benefits of knowing your business is "doing good."

Come as you are.

At CLYNK equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs and experiences. The more diverse we are the richer our community and the broader our impact. CLYNK is an equal opportunity employer. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks when traversing the office or visiting another location, not required at desk.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Finance: 3 years (Preferred)
• manufacturing or logistics operations: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations