Financial Analyst

About the Role

This position is a key contributor within Daisy Brand’s Finance organization, serving as a trusted partner to Operations. The Financial Analyst drives disciplined financial execution across manufacturing operations by delivering accurate close results, deep variance insights, and actionable analysis that inform business decisions. Ideal for a high-performing analyst who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrates strong ownership over results, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes through automation, data, and modern financial tools.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and Operations Finance
  • Own the daily soft close process for manufacturing expense accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity
  • Analyze manufacturing and operational expense variances, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and communicating insights to Finance and Operations leadership
  • Partner closely with Operations leaders to support performance reviews, decision-making, and achievement of operational objectives
  • Research manufacturing expenses to ensure proper timing, classification, and compliance with corporate policy and U.S. GAAP
• Close, Controls, and Compliance
  • Support month-end close activities and journal entries with a strong understanding of general ledger impacts
  • Provide schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation for annual audits and internal reviews
  • Validate adherence to policies and procedures, proactively identifying and addressing control gaps
• Assets, Systems, and Data
  • Maintain the financial dimensions of the maintenance asset register and support ongoing fixed asset accounting activities
  • Assist in maintaining accurate fixed asset records, including additions, retirements, and transfers
  • Support ERP data integrity and contribute to system enhancements and functionality expansion, including Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Planning, Budgeting, and Business Support
  • Contribute to the annual operating expense budgeting process and reforecasting cycles
  • Deliver timely, high-quality ad hoc analyses and reporting to support Operations and Finance leadership
  • Serve as back-up to the Cost Analyst, ensuring continuity of critical cost accounting activities
  • Coordinate and support contract reviews in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability through automation, reporting enhancements, and advanced analytical tools
  • Leverage Power BI, Excel, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities to enhance insight delivery and decision support
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analysis, or related discipline from an accredited college
  • Minimum of five years of work experience in an accounting or finance role
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred
  • Experience with Power BI and Power Automate is a plus
  • Experience with Office Scripts, VBA, and/or macros is a plus
• Skills and Competencies
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, nested formulas, and advanced functions
  • Interest in applying automation, data, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and insights
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills

About the Company

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Daisy Brand has earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. The company invests thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. Recent expansions include a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, and an Innovation Center opening in 2026.

Daisy Brand fosters a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, encouraging long-term career growth and continuous learning. The company is committed to supporting employees and their families with a people-first approach.

Benefits

• A no-deductible, $0-premium option for employee-only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company.