Business Analyst

Company Overview:
So, you think you've got it pretty well figured out . . . financial trends, commodity markets, industry performance, product mix. You can analyze just about anything and come up with solid forecasting and recommendations with reasonable predictability. Just one problem . . . you're another face in the crowd . . . another cube in the mass of desks . . . a star with nowhere to rise.

 

Well, reading this posting may just prove to be the smartest career move you have ever made! Seems we have a lot in common . . . at Hilmar Cheese Company, we know how to make exceptional cheese and ingredient products . . . but we're seeking that star who can look into the numbers, the commodity markets and the industry to help guide the business and support decisions.

If you are looking for the chance to get in front of the head cheese with your talents . . . you won't find another company that will give you the opportunity to really shine like Hilmar Cheese Company will.

 

Extremely successful and fast-paced, you will find that Hilmar Cheese Company is a different flavor than the traditional companies you may have experienced. Our success is directly attributable to our culture and our culture is one that highly respects and values people. At Hilmar Cheese, we function with open communication, where it is OK to make mistakes, and where a sense of ownership and empowerment are encouraged. It is definitely a continuous improvement/learning environment with tremendous growth and advancement opportunities.

 

So what do you think . . . are you up to the challenge? Sound like the kind of place you would want to build your career with? Well, read on and we'll try to give you some of the specifics.

 

Position Description:
Ideally, you will have spent some time in sales and/or marketing . . . you could have been selling, doing market research, preparing forecasts . . . the point is you are familiar with this part of a business. You are highly flexible and thrive on challenge and change. This is a leadership position with high visibility, so you will need to be comfortable speaking with everyone from the CEO to the hourly production teams that make things happen. It is likely you have an allergy to grass (kidding) as you are very proactive and rarely stay still long enough to let any grow underneath you.

 

So, what will you be analyzing? You will have a hand in preparing and managing operating budgets. These budgets are very detailed and we will be looking to you for the analyses of product performance, profitability, opportunities to improve yield and profits, validation of margins, sales variances and presentation of overall business unit operating results. Nothing is really off-limits as far as analysis goes . . . you smell out the opportunity areas, get in there to dig it out and then carry your findings forward to the management team. Pretty cool stuff!

 

So, what does it take to be considered for this position?

 

Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's degree with coursework or work experience in accounting, advanced math and/or operations research MBA would be highly desirable Proven success in conducting business analysis to influence and direct business decisions, profit modeling, use analysis tools, data modeling tools, analysis of cost and yield, business and breakeven analysis and report writing Skills and confidence in making group presentations Dairy industry experience desirable Proficiency with Excel and other database analysis application tools Exceptional interpersonal skills Unquestionable personal integrity and a passion for doing the right thing Proven leadership qualities that excel within a team Extraordinary communication ability, both written and verbal Superior intuition and analytic talents

 

Response Information:
So, you think you're a slice above the rest? Think you have what it takes to really shine? Well, come find out. To apply please click here, or visit our Web site at www.hilmarcheese.com for more information

 

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