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Distribution Financial Analyst
Summary
Title:Distribution Financial Analyst
ID:6255
Department:Finance/Accounting
Location:Kansas City, MO (RSC Corporate Headquarters)
Classification:Regular
Status:Full-Time
Description
The Distribution Financial Analyst plays a key role in optimizing logistics expenses and improving planning & reporting processes. He/She will work closely with the logistics team to provide perspective on monthly actuals and support savings projects through analysis.
The candidate needs to have strong analytical skills, business acumen, and be a good communicator.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Partner with the Supply Chain team to eliminate waste and support key projects with financial analysis.
  • Ensure timely and accurate actuals reporting.
  • Analyze monthly variances vs plan, communicate results to management, and recommend interventions to ensure target delivery.
  • Lead forecast process for distribution expenses and ensure assumptions are aligned with key stakeholders.
  • Streamline reporting processes.

TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 years of finance experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance
  • Advanced data analytics skills. Extensive Excel knowledge.
  • Strong drive, resilience, and passion to deliver results
  • Strong team player with positive attitude
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong systems skills, preferably SAP

Company Description
Russell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates.  The company’s three brands – Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Pangburn’s - are sold throughout the United States in 20+ company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being “Made in America” and “Handcrafted in Small Batches”.    

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates.   This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe.  Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America.  

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED  employer. Principals only please.
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