Job Description

The Lead Analyst, Finance – Risk & Treasury will monitor the commodity market for cheese and other dairy commodities and will partner with a portfolio of customers with advanced operational complexity to execute trades and design hedging strategies. The Lead Analyst will also support the Treasury department in all cash management activities such as liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, bank account management and financial analysis.

Job Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Execute and leads price risk management transactions (hedging) for key retail and foodservice customers by buying and selling commodities.
• Prepare complex, monthly hedge recap reports to be delivered to key customers.
• Communicate directly with customers in a clear, concise manner.
• Independently lead monthly customer meetings to discuss dairy markets and risk management strategies.
• Support the sales team internally in team selling and customer training.

Coverage Execution

• Partner with commodity brokers to enter bids and offers for coverage and negotiate trades until they are filled.
• Oversee and check the entry of hedges in SAP with great attention to detail.
• Design and recommend strategies to manage internal risk.

Dairy Markets

• Serve as lead resource in the dairy industry and markets, commodity price hedging, futures/options, and other relevant commodity markets.
• Analyze complex market data to provide meaningful insight and education for customers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Write and publish an external-facing monthly commodity report, telling a story by analyzing complex data and market events using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Projects

• Lead automation and process improvement projects involving Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Business Objects.
• Support cross-functional initiatives within Finance and the broader organization and represent the department in cross-functional meetings.
• Lead other ad hoc projects for the department.

Treasury

• Lead the execution of daily cash balances and daily cash position to ensure liquidity that supports short and long-term operational needs.
• Analyze cash flow forecast to ensure timely and accurate forecasting of cash inflows and outflows.
• Use online banking platform and/or Treasury workstation to perform daily tasks.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Treasury policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and Treasury policies.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies, and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4 years or more of direct work experience in Finance.
  Strong math aptitude and quantitative problem-solving approach.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to frame complicated concepts in a clear, concise, and logical manner and effectively tailor communications to different audiences/stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, problem solve, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, data analysis, and reporting skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4-8 years or more of direct work experience in years Finance.
• SAP Experience.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or similar designation preferred.
• Prior knowledge or experience in risk management, agricultural commodity trading in the dairy industry preferred.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.